Overview of the Collection
Texas/Dallas History & Archives, Dallas Public Library
1515 Young StDallas, TX 75201
Smith,Frances Killen
Frances Killen Smith Diary
1857-1860
1 Box
Frances Killen Smith wrote of her daily experiences of living on a farm in what is now north Dallas.
MA07-11
The records are in English.
Biographical Note
Frances Killen Smith was born on July 14, 1838 to parents Reverend J.A. and Ann Smith. She married John M. Laws September 9, 1858 and died June 26, 1876.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains one diary, one typescript of the diary, and one CD with ten photos.
Index Terms
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Persons:
Frances Killen Smith
Family Names:
Smith
Places:
Dallas (Tex.)
Titles:
Frances Killen Smith Diary
Restrictions on Access
Use of the typescript copy of Smith's diary is preferred, unless under extraordinary circumstances.
Preferred Citation
MA07-11 Frances Killen Smith Diary Texas/Dallas History & Archives Division, Dallas Public Library
Processing Information
Processed by Brian Collins.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Familt Information (genealogy)
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Photos (20 images)
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CD of photos (scanned front and back).
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Typescript of Diary
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Diary