Winslow Whitney Smith papers, 1910-1965
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Winslow Whitney Smith papers
- Dates
- 1910-1965 (inclusive)19101965
- Quantity
- 10 boxes, (5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 247
- Summary
- This collection contains correspondence and other records pertaining to W. W. Smith's LDS Church mission to Germany, 1927-1930, as well as his experience as a mission president for the Austria mission later in life.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
The Winslow Whitney Smith Papers contain correspondence and other records pertaining to Smith's LDS Church mission to Germany, 1927-1930, as well as his experience as a mission president for the Austrian mission later in life.
The earlier material is an excellent and unusually complete record of the Mormon missionary experience in Europe at that time period, and includes correspondence between Smith and a cousin discussing sexual matters and the difficulty of adhering to the strict lifestyle standards of the mission field.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Winslow Whitney Smith papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.
The copyright interests in the Winslow Whitney Smith papers have not been transferred to Utah State University.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Winslow Whitney Smith papers USU_COLL MSS 247, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 247, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Divided into two subseries: Chronological (multiple senders and recipients), and Letters Received. Correspondence in English and German.
Processing Note
Processed in July of 1998.
Acquisition Information
The Winslow Whitney Smith Papers were donated to Special Collections and Archives in 1990 by Winslow Whitney Smith of Logan, Utah, along with his father's personal papers.
Related Materials
Helen Mar Whitney papers (COLL MS 179)
Winslow Farr Smith papers COLL MSS 246
Whitney Smith photograph collection P0034
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Correspondence, 1910-1930
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Outgoing
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Description: Correspondence
(6 pieces)
Dates: 1910Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: Correspondence
(2 pieces)
Dates: 1913Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: Correspondence
(18 pieces)
Dates: 1910-1919Container: Box 1, Folder 3 -
Description: Correspondence
(3 pieces)
Dates: 1920Container: Box 1, Folder 4 -
Description: Correspondence
(2 pieces)
Dates: 1921Container: Box 1, Folder 5 -
Description: Correspondence
(9 pieces)
Dates: 1922Container: Box 1, Folder 6 -
Description: Correspondence
(1 piece)
Dates: 1923Container: Box 1, Folder 7 -
Description: Correspondence
(1 piece)
Dates: 1924Container: Box 1, Folder 8 -
Description: Correspondence
(2 pieces)
Dates: 1927 MayContainer: Box 1, Folder 9 -
Description: Correspondence
(21 pieces)
Dates: 1927 JulyContainer: Box 1, Folder 10 -
Description: Correspondence
(7 pieces)
Dates: 1927 JulyContainer: Box 1, Folder 11 -
Description: Correspondence
(20 pieces)
Dates: 1927 JulyContainer: Box 1, Folder 12 -
Description: Correspondence
(12 pieces)
Dates: 1927 AugustContainer: Box 1, Folder 13 -
Description: Correspondence
(10 pieces)
Dates: 1927 AugustContainer: Box 1, Folder 14 -
Description: Correspondence
(16 pieces)
Dates: 1927 SeptemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 15 -
Description: Correspondence
(13 pieces)
Dates: 1927 SeptemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 16 -
Description: Correspondence
(15 pieces)
Dates: 1927 OctoberContainer: Box 1, Folder 17 -
Description: Correspondence
(11 pieces)
Dates: 1927 OctoberContainer: Box 1, Folder 18 -
Description: Correspondence
(16 pieces)
Dates: 1927 NovemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 19 -
Description: Correspondence
(18 pieces)
Dates: 1927 NovemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 20 -
Description: Correspondence
(17 pieces)
Dates: 1927 DecemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 21 -
Description: Correspondence
(16 pieces)
Dates: 1928 JanuaryContainer: Box 1, Folder 22 -
Description: Correspondence
(18 pieces)
Dates: 1928 FebruaryContainer: Box 1, Folder 23 -
Description: Correspondence
(10 pieces)
Dates: 1928 MarchContainer: Box 1, Folder 24 -
Description: Correspondence
(11 pieces)
Dates: 1928 AprilContainer: Box 1, Folder 25 -
Description: Correspondence
(13 pieces)
Dates: 1928 MayContainer: Box 1, Folder 26 -
Description: Correspondence
(12 pieces)
Dates: 1928 JuneContainer: Box 1, Folder 27 -
Description: Correspondence
(17 pieces)
Dates: 1928 JulyContainer: Box 1, Folder 28 -
Description: Correspondence
(17 pieces)
Dates: 1928 AugustContainer: Box 1, Folder 29 -
Description: Correspondence
(18 pieces)
Dates: 1928 SeptemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 30 -
Description: Correspondence
(15 pieces)
Dates: 1928 OctoberContainer: Box 1, Folder 31 -
Description: Correspondence
(13 pieces)
Dates: 1928 NovemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 32 -
Description: Correspondence
(8 pieces
Dates: 1928 DecemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 33 -
Description: Correspondence
(14 pieces)
Dates: 1929 JanuaryContainer: Box 2, Folder 1 -
Description: Correspondence
(15 pieces)
Dates: 1929 FebruaryContainer: Box 2, Folder 2 -
Description: Correspondence
(14 pieces)
Dates: 1929 MarchContainer: Box 2, Folder 3 -
Description: Correspondence
(12 pieces)
Dates: 1929 AprilContainer: Box 2, Folder 4 -
Description: Correspondence
(17 pieces)
Dates: 1929 MayContainer: Box 2, Folder 5 -
Description: Correspondence
(7 pieces)
Dates: 1929 JuneContainer: Box 2, Folder 6 -
Description: Correspondence
(17 pieces)
Dates: 1929 JulyContainer: Box 2, Folder 7 -
Description: Correspondence
(17 pieces)
Dates: 1929 AugustContainer: Box 2, Folder 8 -
Description: Correspondence
(12 pieces)
Dates: 1929 SeptemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 9 -
Description: Correspondence
(15 pieces)
Dates: 1929 OctoberContainer: Box 2, Folder 10 -
Description: Correspondence
(9 pieces)
Dates: 1929 NovemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 11 -
Description: Correspondence
(11 pieces)
Dates: 1929 NovemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 12 -
Description: Correspondence
(14 pieces)
Dates: 1929 DecemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 13 -
Description: Correspondence
(4 pieces)
Dates: 1930 JanuaryContainer: Box 2, Folder 14 -
Description: Correspondence
(13 pieces)
Dates: 1930 FebruaryContainer: Box 2, Folder 15 -
Description: Correspondence
(9 pieces)
Dates: 1930 MarchContainer: Box 2, Folder 16 -
Description: Correspondence
(8 pieces)
Dates: 1930 AprilContainer: Box 2, Folder 17 -
Description: Correspondence
(13 pieces)
Dates: 1930 MayContainer: Box 2, Folder 18 -
Description: Correspondence
(1 piece)
Dates: 1930 JuneContainer: Box 2, Folder 19 -
Description: Correspondence
(1 piece)
Dates: 1930 JulyContainer: Box 2, Folder 20 -
Description: Correspondence
(4 pieces)
Dates: 1930 AugustContainer: Box 2, Folder 21 -
Description: Correspondence
(1 piece)
Dates: 1930 SeptemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 22 -
Description: Correspondence
(1 piece)
Dates: 1930 DecemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 23 -
Description: Correspondence
(7 pieces)
Dates: 1931Container: Box 2, Folder 24 -
Description: Correspondence
(12 pieces)
Dates: 1934Container: Box 2, Folder 25 -
Description: Correspondence
(5 pieces)
Dates: 1936Container: Box 2, Folder 26 -
Description: Correspondence
(2 pieces)
Dates: 1937Container: Box 2, Folder 27 -
Description: Correspondence
(10 pieces)
Dates: 1938Container: Box 2, Folder 28 -
Description: Correspondence
(11 pieces)
Dates: 1938Container: Box 2, Folder 29 -
Description: Correspondence
(11 pieces)
Dates: 1939Container: Box 2, Folder 30 -
Description: Correspondence
(11 pieces)
Dates: 1939Container: Box 2, Folder 31 -
Description: Correspondence
(3 pieces)
Dates: 1940Container: Box 2, Folder 32 -
Description: Correspondence
(1 pieces)
Dates: 1948Container: Box 2, Folder 33 -
Description: Correspondence
(15 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 34 -
Description: Correspondence
Fragments (4 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 35
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Letters Received, 1927-1928
Consists of letters received by Smith on his LDS Church mission to Germany, 1927-1930. Correspondents include his parents, sister, and friends. Also includes some miscellaneous printed items collected by Smith during that time period.
Smith's original order was maintained. Sometimes Smith used a common name, so that letters from his father, Winslow Farr Smith, can be found under "F" for Father and under "S".
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Description: "A"
(2 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 1 -
Description: "B"
(12 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 2 -
Description: "D"
(2 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 3 -
Description: "F"
(9 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 4 -
Description: "G"
(1 piece)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 5 -
Description: "H"
(5 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 6 -
Description: "J"
(1 piece)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 7 -
Description: "K"
(17 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 8 -
Description: "K"
(23 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 9 -
Description: "K"
(20 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 10 -
Description: "L"
(2 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 11 -
Description: "M"
(13 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 12 -
Description: "M"
(11 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 13 -
Description: "M"
(10 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 14 -
Description: "M"
(10 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 15 -
Description: "M"
(10 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 16 -
Description: "M"
(11 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 17 -
Description: "M"
(17 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 18 -
Description: "M"
(12 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 19 -
Description: "M"
(10 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 20 -
Description: "M"
(25 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 21 -
Description: "M"
(25 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 22 -
Description: "M"
(15 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 23 -
Description: "P"
(7 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 24 -
Description: "R"
(3 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 25 -
Description: "S"
(17 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 26 -
Description: "S"
(19 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 27 -
Description: "S"
(14 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 28 -
Description: "S"
(15 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 29 -
Description: "S"
(20 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 30 -
Description: "S"
(14 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 31 -
Description: "Sch"
(7 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 32 -
Description: "St"
(4 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 33 -
Description: "T"
(2 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 34 -
Description: "U"
(1 item)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 35 -
Description: "W"
(4 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 36 -
Description: "Z"
(1 piece)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3, Folder 37
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Letters Received, 1929-1930
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Description: "Instructions to Missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints"
(1 piece)
Container: Box 4, Folder 1 -
Description: "A"
(2 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 2 -
Description: "B"
(9 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 3 -
Description: "C"
(15 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 4 -
Description: "D"
(26 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 5 -
Description: "E"
(4 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 6 -
Description: "F"
(16 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 7 -
Description: "F"
(17 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 8 -
Description: "F"
(20 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 9 -
Description: "F"
(16 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 10 -
Description: "G"
(17 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 11 -
Description: "H"
(11 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 12 -
Description: "I"
(6 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 13 -
Description: "K"
(18 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 14 -
Description: "K"
(18 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 15 -
Description: "L"
(1 piece)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 16 -
Description: "M"
(13 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 17 -
Description: "M"
(13 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 18 -
Description: "M"
(13 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 19 -
Description: "M"
(23 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 20 -
Description: "M"
(18 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 21 -
Description: "M"
(29 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 22 -
Description: "M"
(14 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 23 -
Description: "M"
(13 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 24 -
Description: "M"
(16 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 25 -
Description: "M"
(9 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 26 -
Description: "P"
(4 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 27 -
Description: "R"
(1 piece)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 28 -
Description: "S"
(8 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 29 -
Description: "St"
(10 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 30 -
Description: "T"
(12 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 31 -
Description: "V"
(4 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 32 -
Description: "W"
(9 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 33 -
Description: "Z"
(3 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Folder 34
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Miscellaneous Personal Papers and Genealogical Files, 1927-1930
Books used to record daily transactions in the mission field, such as baptisms, contacts, etc. and also financial expenses. Also included is a vary brief journal Smith began at the end of his mission.
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Missionary Books, 1927-1929
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Description: Missionary day book
(1 item)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 1 -
Description: Missionary expense book
(1 item)
Dates: 1927-1929Container: Box 5, Folder 2 -
Description: Mission journal
(1 item)
Dates: 1930 May 10-26Container: Box 5, Folder 3
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Personal Papers, 1915-1950
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Description: Baby book recording "firsts" for WWS
(1 item)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 4 -
Description: Daughters of the American Revolution Sons and Daughters membership cards, Winslow Whitney Smith and Dorothy Smith
(2 pieces)
Dates: 1915 March 15Container: Box 5, Folder 5 -
Description: Report cards, elementary school and high school
(19 pieces)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 6 -
Description: Christmas book, Chicago
(1 item)
Dates: 1921Container: Box 5, Folder 7 -
Description: Speech given by "Dr. Miller of California" to the general conference of the Swiss-German LDS mission, Cologne
(1 piece, 1 item)
Dates: 1928 August 19Container: Box 5, Folder 8 -
Description: Speech given by Winslow Whitney Smith to the general conference of the Swiss-German LDS mission, Cologne
(1 item)
Dates: 1929 June 19Container: Box 5, Folder 9 -
Description: W. Whitney Smith campaign announcement for treasurer, Associated Students of the University of Utah
(1 piece)
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 10 -
Description: Samuel Smith cemetery plot perpetual care contractDates: 1948 December 3Container: Box 5, Folder 11
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Description: Radio program script, Colleges on the Air, by Carlton Culmsee, KSL RadioDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 12
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Description: Endorsement letters for W. Whitney Smith candidacy for presidency of the Utah State Agricultural College
(38 pieces)
Dates: 1950 March - MayContainer: Box 5, Folder 13 -
Description: Hair clippings, Emily Hills and Nancy HillsDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 14
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Genealogical Files, undated
Miscellaneous genealogical files collected by Smith on several different branches of the family. Includes clippings, letters from various members of the family related to their genealogical work, family organizations newsletters, etc. In original order by family group.
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Description: Kimball family genealogyDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 15
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Description: Lund family genealogyDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 16
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Description: Scoot family genealogyDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 17
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Description: Whitney family genealogyDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 18
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Description: Miscellaneous geneaologyDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 19
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Scrapbooks, 1961-1965
Miscellaneous papers maintained in scrapbooks related to Smith's tenure as president of the Austrian LDS Church mission.
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Description: Scrapbooks and related materialsDates: undatedContainer: Box 6, Box 7, Box 8, Box 9, Box 10
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mormon Church--Missions--Austria.
- Mormon Church--Missions--Germany.
- Mormon missionaries--Correspondence.
- Mormon missionaries--Sexual behavior.