Sophia Smith papers 1861 - 2001

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Sophia Smith papers 1861 - 2001

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Benefactor. Contains books, correspondence, journals, photographs, and personal and property records.

8 boxes; (3.2 linear feet)

Smith College Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6322631

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Smith College.

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Since 1900, Christmas at Smith College has involved the sending of cards, the singing of carols and the annual Vespers. Smith College's Christmas Vespers has allowed religious and non-religious students alike to come together and appreciate the music and spirit of the holiday season. At this annual candlelight ceremony, Smith College choral groups perform seasonal songs and religious readings. From the description of Records of Christmas at Smith College, 1900-[ongoing]. (Smith Colle...

Smith, Sophia, 1796-1870

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Benefactor of Smith College. Her will, completed in March 1870, supported "the establishment and maintenance of an Institution for higher education of young women." From the description of Sophia Smith papers, 1861-2001. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 51246356 ...

Smith, Sophia, 1795-1870

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Sophia Smith, benefactor of Smith College, was born in Hatfield, MA on August 27, 1796. She was the fourth of seven children of Joseph Smith, a prosperous farmer, and his wife, Lois White Smith. Of the seven Smith offspring, three died young and only Joseph Jr. married, producing no heirs. Sophia, her sister Harriet and brother Austin shared the family homestead which still stands at 22 Main Street in Hatfield. Harriet Smith's death in 1859, followed by Austin's in 1861,...