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Smith-Oakes Plantation Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-272

Scope and Content

The collection contains a plantation ledger (restricted), a plantation journal (copy), a family history, military records, photographs, and other loose materials.

Dates

  • 1812 - 2003

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all researchers with the exception of its Original Plantation Ledger(1851-1884) and microfilm copy. Permission must be granted for access.

Conditions Governing Use

For extended use and copies, Researchers must use the microfilm version of the original Plantation Ledger, 1851-1884.

Biographical Note

Smith-Oakes Plantation was located in Lowndes County, Mississippi and was owned by John McLaughlin Smith.

Extent

.67 Cubic Feet (2 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

System of Arrangement

The collection is arranged thematically across ten folders. The restricted items (original Plantation Ledger and microfil copy) are house separately from the main collection.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unclear.

Accruals

No further accruals are expected.

Preservation Note

Materials have been enclosed in acid-free, archival-quality enclosures (folders and boxes).

Processing Note

It is unclear who originally processed/microfilmed this collection, but it likely took place in 1964 (according to the case file). The finding aid was revised and completed by Carrie P. Mastley, Manuscripts Librarian, in April 2020.

Title
Smith-Oakes Plantation papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Carrie P. Mastley, Manuscripts Librarian.
Date
13 April 2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts Repository

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