Harvey Henry Smith papers

Collection – Multiple Containers

Identifier: MS-1259

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Harvey Henry Smith papers (1911-1975) contain personal journals, photographs and military memorabilia documenting Colonel Smith’s career in the U.S. Army, as well as family papers.

Dates

Creation: 1911-2002
Creation: Majority of material found within 1917-1945

Extent

4.42 Cubic Feet (8 letter sized archival boxes and two oversized flat boxes)

Creator

Smith, Harvey Henry, 1892- (Person)

Content Description

The Harvey Henry Smith papers consist of journals, family papers, and military memorabilia documenting the lives of Colonel Smith, his wife Ethel Matson Smith, and their son Harvey Matson Smith, ranging from 1911 to 1975.

The bulk of the collection consists of Harvey Henry Smith’s personal journals dating from 1922 to 1945. These bound journals in the author’s hand also include newspaper articles, receipts, and other notes from day-to-day life and his time serving in the U.S. Army.

The remainder of the collection includes family educational certificates, genealogy, and family paperwork as well as military memorabilia, scrapbooks, and other military items.

Biographical / Historical

Harvey Henry Smith was born February 5, 1892, in Highland, Defiance County, Ohio to Edward Smith and Caroline Fullmer Smith. He graduated from Defiance College and enlisted in the United States Army.

He married his wife Ethel Matson on December 29, 1920. They had one son, Harvey Matson Smith.

After serving in both World War I and World War II, Smith retired from the Army as the rank of Colonel. He died February 9, 1985. He and his wife are buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

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