Charles Alphonso Smith papers, 1905-1923.

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Charles Alphonso Smith papers, 1905-1923.

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The collection consists largely of clippings from newspapers and periodicals regarding the English language and the introduction of slang words used by the military. Included are Smith's outlines of English courses taught at the U.S. Naval Academy (1917-1923) and his lecture notes on the subject of English as an international language. Final items are letters of Smith's students at the U.S. Naval Academy who contributed examples of military slang.

.2 linear ft. (.5 document box)

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7605116

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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United States Naval Academy

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