Preliminary Inventory of the Robert S. Smith Papers, 1930 - 1969

Abstract

Robert Sidney Smith (1904-1969) taught economics at Duke University for over 35 years. His research focused on Latin American and South American economic thought. The collection includes correspondence, reprints, manuscripts, notes, microfilms, and other published materials. Major topics include Latin American and South American economic thought and policy, the Dan River Textile Mills in Danville, Virginia, and the Department of Economics and Business Administration at Duke University.

Descriptive Summary

Title: Robert S. Smith Papers, 1930 - 1969.
Creator: Smith, Robert S. (Robert Sidney), 1904-1969.
Extent: 11 Linear Feet, , 11,000 Items
Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University.
Languages: English,, and Spanish or Castilian.

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Collection Overview

Collection includes correspondence, reprints, manuscripts, notes, microfilms, and other published materials related to Smith's professional career as an educator and economist. Much of the material is in Spanish, reflecting his activities and research interests in Latin American economic history and development, and the history of Hispanic economic thought. Other matters treated in the files concern the Dan River Textile Mills in Danville, Virginia, Smith's work as a government consultant, and as a teacher of economics in South America and Latin America., and affairs of the Department of Economics and Business Administration. There is some material related to the courses he taught, and to personal affairs and writings.

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Use Restrictions

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Contents of the Collection

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Correspondence and general files

Box 1

Correspondence and general files

Box 2

Correspondence and general files; reviews

Box 3

Correspondence and writings

Box 4

Research and course materials

Box 5

Dan River Mills materials

Box 6

Notes, Lima; Lima; Consulado de Lima; Peru-Guatemala

Box 7

Notes, AHMH-AN Chile; Sevilla-Burgos, Bilbao; Catalonia-M. Ages Hist. of Econ.-Sp.Econ., Pop. Vagos, etc.

Box 8

Notes, Seville Guild, c. 1500-1717; Barcelona, Sevilla, Cadiz, 1700; Libro del Consulado Laws; Mallorun, Valencia, Barcelona to 1800. Guild court

Box 9

Notes, Spain: Insurance, plagues, population, etc.; Notes and bibliography; Dan River Mills

Box 10

Oversize copies; bibliography, "Spanish Economic Thought Prior to 1776; microfilms

Box 11

Historical Note

Robert Sidney Smith was born on June 13, 1904, in Waterbury, Connecticut. He received his A.B. and A.M. degrees from Amherst College and his Ph.D. from Duke University in 1932. He served as a professor of economics from 1932 until his death in 1969. Smith's research focused on Latin American economic history and the history of Hispanic economic thought. He was named a James B. Duke Professor in 1964.