Charles Allen Smart papers
Scope and Content
The Charles Allen Smart (CAS) papers span from the 1920s to the 1970s and document CAS's life focusing on his writing career. The collection is organized into four series: 1. General; 2. Correspondence; 3. Newspaper Clippings; and 4. Writings.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-1970
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of Charles Allen Smart
Charles Allen Smart (CAS) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1904. He received an A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1926. After working as an editorial assistant, CAS began his career as a writer. CAS first book was published in 1938 entitled RFD. After serving in World War II, CAS became a writer-in-residence at Ohio University. He subsequently wrote ten additional monographs and many magazines articles.
Extent
10.5 cubic feet (20 Hollinger boxes, 1 flat box)
Abstract
The Charles Allen Smart (CAS) papers span from the 1920s to the 1970s and document CAS's life focusing on his writing career.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized into four series: 1. General; 2. Correspondence; 3. Newspaper Clippings; and 4. Writings.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Smart, Charles Allen, 1904-1967 (Person)
- Ohio University -- Faculty -- 20th century (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Finding aid for the Charles Allen Smart papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives staff.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
