Papers, 1916-1973 bulk (1941-1945).

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Papers, 1916-1973 bulk (1941-1945).

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Chiefly correspondence between Ms. Smith and her husband, Lt. Frank Ferrell Smith, during World War II when he was in the Navy. Some correspondence to her parents dates from her undergraduate years at Duke University, 1928-1932, as well as her employment at Duke, in particular as Director of Religious Activities on the Woman's College Campus from 1938 to 1941. Includes correspondence with her son, Captain Howard W. Smith, some while he served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971; other relatives and friends; and letters from her two brothers to Florence's parents during the 1930s and 1940s. Also a few photographs and other miscellaneous items.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7038482

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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