John Smith Papers
Scope and Content Information
The collection contains the papers of John Smith, merchant in the Virginia Company, while in Virginia. The papers incude letters, maps, and samples of tobacco.
Dates
- 1607-1631
Extent
1.4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to researchers with no restrictions.
Use Restrictions
Researchers must get permission of the Head of Special Collections and University Archives before publishing other than personal research.
Biographical/Historical Information
John Smith was born in England and sailed to Virginia aboard the Discovery in 1607. He died in 1631.
Abstract
The collection contains the papers of John Smith, merchant in the Virginia Company, while in Virginia. The papers incude letters, maps, and samples of tobacco.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into three series: Series I: Letters; Series II: Maps; and Series III: Tobacco.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Pocohantas in April 1613.
Acc. 1613.001
Separated Material
For preservation reasons, the tobacco seeds were placed into acid-free folders.
General
- Processed by:
- John Rolfe, Special Collections Staff
- Title
- A Guide to the John Smith Papers 1607-1631
- Subtitle
- A Collection in Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries MG 1607
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- John Rolfe
- Date
- © Special Collections and Univeristy Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the ODU Diehn Composers Room Collection Repository
189 Diehn Fine & Performing Arts Center
1339 49th St.
Norfolk VA 23529 US
757-683-5350
libspecialcollections@odu.edu