Pierpont Smith Papers
c.00096

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Smith, Pierpont L.
Title
Pierpont Smith papers
ID
c.00096
Date [inclusive]
1829-1842
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 2 folders
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

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Biographical Note

Pierpont Smith (born circa 1806) was an early settler in Dexter, Michigan, but by 1829 he had given up his claims and moved to New York. Smith apparently moved his family back to Dexter in the early 1880's. He died on January 28, 1887 in Marion, Michigan.

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Scope and Contents note

This collection consists of letters from friends in Dexter, encouraging him to move back. They discuss agricultural prospects, politics, and local gossip. Also included are some family correspondence and rough genealogy for the Smith family.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 1965

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Revision Description

  February 2000

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Custodial History

Gift of Caryl Prindle, 1959-09-11. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

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Controlled Access Headings

Genre(s)

  • Letters (correspondence)
  • Microfilms

Geographic Name(s)

  • Dexter (Mich.)
  • Michigan -- Politics and government
  • Michigan -- Social life and customs

Subject(s)

  • Agriculture -- Michigan

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Collection Inventory

Folder

Correspondence -- 1829-1842 

 1-2

Microfilm 
Reel

Letters 1829-1842 

 1