Identity area
Reference code
UTA 1782
Title
Frederick Gordon Smith fonds
Date(s)
- 1910-1980; (pre-dominant 1935-1955) (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
1.24 m of textual records, microform and publications (10 boxes)
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Professor of geology.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Records documenting Gordon Smith's research in the field of mineral geology including: correspondence, mainly with mining or mineral exploration companies; original data and research reports; research note books, some of which may relate to his work as a student at the University of Manitoba; records relating to finances and equipment.
Peripheral to the above archival records are various drafts of a Computer User Manual, University of Toronto 1973-1980, and photocopies of the table of contents of various academic journals arranged by date from 1910 to 1970 which probably served as a reference tool. There are also 2 boxes of books and published microfilm.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
No finding aid.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Accession
B1984-0017