The Paul J. Smith papers meaure 70.5 linear feet and date from circa 1940-2020. Included is biographical material, résumés, autobiographic “reflections” and awards; draft writings; correspondence;research material compiled in preparation for interviews with craft artists; audio recordings and interview transcripts; files concerning artists, organizations, projects, research, and exhibitions; photographs, negatives, contact sheets, and slides of events, artists, Paul J. Smith, and others; clippings and other printed materials; and miscellaneous.