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C.C. and Etna Doop Smith Collection
Smith, C. C. and Etna Doop Smith (1880–1961). Papers, 1912–2008. 1.33 feet.
Professors. Correspondence (1915–1955) of philosophy professor Charles Clark “C.C.” Smith
and his wife, English professor Etna Doop Smith primarily regarding Camp Innisfree (St. Vrain
Innisfree) in Lyons, Colorado. The Smiths established Camp Innisfree in the 1930s and taught
University of Oklahoma Extension Division summer courses there. The collection also contains
compiled histories (2007–2008) of Camp Innisfree and the University of Oklahoma Wesley
Foundation, and issues (2003–2007) of the Allenspark Wind newsletter.
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Box 1 Correspondence from February 20, 1915 – June 30, 1938
Folder:
1. 1915-1925
Postcard from Mrs. A.E. Suffolk to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding an article Mrs.
Smith wrote, c.1913
Letter from Young Realty Co. to C.W. Doop regarding the purchase of land in California,
February 20, 1915
Letter from Pi Gamma Mu National Honor Society to Prof. Charles Clark Smith
regarding lifetime membership in the Pi Gamma Mu fraternity, July 15, 1925.
2. 1931-1932
Letter from W.L. Martin to Mrs. Smith regarding the price of various furniture pieces,
January 11, 1931
Letter from Wendal Smith to Etna Doop Smith describing life at summer camp, April 13,
1931
Envelope addressed to Etna Doop Smith containing four letters and a telegram, contents
regarding a letter of reference, a telegram letting C.C. Smith know that Wendal arrived
safely, a holiday letter from Mary Edwards, a thank you letter from Emma, a letter from
Gwendalyn to Mrs. Smith regarding her troubles with ‘Union’, postmarked January 4,
1932
Letter from Louis B. Fritts to Mrs. E.D. Smith regarding the construction of the first
cabins in Camp Innisfree, July 1, 1932
Letter from Margaret H. Townley to Etna Doop Smith regarding land lots and cabins,
December 12, 1932
Letter from Milton Hopkins to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Wendal’s death, circa
1932-1940
3. 1933
Letter from the State Bank of Lyons to Etna Doop Smith regarding the purchase of land,
February 1933.
Letter from Mrs. J. H. Mills to Etna Doop Smith regarding the use of Mills’ cabin, March
13, 1933
Letters from Mrs. H. E. Richmond to Etna Doop Smith, April 12, 1933.
Letter from J.F. Enyeart to Mrs. Smith regarding the cost to build a fireplace, May 8,
1933
Letter from Mrs. Williams from Mr. C.C. Smith regarding employment changes in the
extension division, July 1, 1933
Letter from Louis B. Fritts to Mrs. E.D. Smith regarding fall courses, July 6, 1933
Letters from the office of Dean Gittinger, University of Oklahoma, to Etna Doop Smith,
July 8, 1933.
Letter from W.B. Bizzell to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding work within the extension
division, July 12, 1933
Letter from Herbert Smith to Mrs. Etna D. Smith regarding changes in the extension
division, July 12, 1933
Empty envelope from the University of Oklahoma Correspondence Study Department to
Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, July 14, 1933
Letter from Maude Davis to Mrs. Etna D. Smith regarding the closing of the extension
division, July 21, 1933
Letter from Louis B. Fritts to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding job prospects, August 11, 1933
Letter from Emil R. Kraettli to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding faculty salaries, August
12, 1933
Letter from Louis B. Fritts to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the extension division, August
16, 1933
Letter from the University of Oklahoma Department of Botany to Etna Doop Smith about
coming to visit Camp Innisfree, August 21, 1933.
Letter from Mrs. Maggie H. Townley to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding the purchase of
a cabin, September 3, 1933
Letter from Dr. and Mrs. Wendal D. Smith announcing the birth of Kay Dona Smith,
December 31, 1933
Envelope marked ‘letter and program – letters from last year on our Colorado work. 1933
& 1934’ containing information about the extension division.
4. 1934
Letter from President Bizzell, the University of Oklahoma, to Etna Doop Smith regarding
the extension division, February 5, 1934.
Letter from Paul B. Sears to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding cottage rentals near
Innisfree, June 15, 1934
Postcard from Ardalene to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her health and the weather,
August 9, 1934
Letter from ‘Betty’ to Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding her health and current events,
September 3, 1934
Letter from C. Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding job prospects in New
York, September 17, 1934
Letter from ‘Betty’ to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the construction of Camp
Innisfree, September 22, 1934
Letter from ‘Betty’ to Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the health of the children, October
1, 1934
Letter from ‘Siegfried U.’ to Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding real estate for sale, October 2,
1934
Letter from Walter Kiener to Mrs. Smith regarding a trip to visit Camp Innisfree, October
25, 1934.
Letter from son Wendall to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the home and
children, October 25, 1934
Letter from ‘Betty’ to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding Don and Hilde,
November 26, 1934
Telegram from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the birth of
twins, December 17, 1934
Letter from son Wendall to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding Betty’s health
and the twins, December 19, 1934.
Letter from son Wendall to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the birth of the
twins, December 26, 1934
Letter from ‘Betty’ to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her health and the
state of the newborns, December 29, 1934.
Photograph with caption ‘May & Ed at Commandery Ball, 1934’, 3x5, Black & White.
5. 1935
Letter from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the newborn twins
and winter weather, January 1, 1935
Letter from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding neighbors and
family friends, January 4, 1935
Letter from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding hunting season and
the family, January 15, 1935
Letter from ‘Betty’ to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the status of the twins,
January 22, 1935
Letter from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the twins, January
26, 1935
Letter from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the extreme winter
weather, January 28, 1935
Letter from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the extreme winter
weather, February 9, 1935
Letter from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the weather and
family health, March 29, 1935
Letter from Roy Gittinger, University of Oklahoma, to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith
regarding credit for courses at Camp Innisfree, April 23, 1935
Letter from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding job prospects,
neighbors, and the weather, May 3, 1935
Letter from M.A. Beeson, Central State Teachers College, to Etna Doop Smith regarding
credit for courses at Camp Innisfree, May 20, 1935
Letter from Margaret S. Vesey to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding a job at the Young
Women’s Christian Association, June 21, 1935
Letters from Glenn C. Couch, the University of Oklahoma, to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith
regarding students to be sent to Camp Innisfree and E.D. Smith’s promotion at the
YWCA, Jun 22, 1935
Letter from Josh Lee to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding a letter of recommendation to
the Work Progress Administration, June 26, 1935
Letter from Ed Isenhart to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding the sale of property to Don
Smith with mention of the New Deal, September 6, 1935
Envelope labeled ‘Central City 1935’ containing ticket receipt and opera program for the
Central City Opera House, n.d.
Empty envelope from W.D. Smith M.D. to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith, December 30,
1935
6. 1936
Letter from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding family ski trips,
January 27, 1936
Holiday letter from ‘Larry and Happy’ to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, March 9, 1936
Empty envelope from son Wendall to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith, March 25, 1936
Envelope filled with letters from the YWCA to Etna Doop Smith regarding membership,
news, and administrative affairs, April 22, 1936
Mother’s Day Telegram from Wendal Smith to Etna Doop Smith, May 10, 1936
Postcard from Mrs. Smith to Peter Marroney inviting him to Camp Innisfree, June 16,
1936
Letter from ‘May’ to Etna Doop Smith regarding the forced sale of their business and
upcoming move, June 19, 1936
Letter from Louis B. Fritts, University of Oklahoma, to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith
regarding botany students visiting the camp, June 21, 1936
Letter from Helen Dinkler to Etna Doop Smith regarding summer school in Colorado,
June 23, 1936
Letter from ‘Olga’ to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding Mrs. Smith’s separation from the
YWCA and life updates, June 25, 1936
Letter from ‘Beulah’ to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the summer heat and time at
the camp, June 29, 1936
Letter from Bernice Jones to Mrs. Charles Smith updating on current events in her life,
June 30, 1936
Mailed advertisement for Camp Innisfree from L.B. Fritts, University of Oklahoma, July
10, 1936
Small ‘Mickey Mouse’ novelty card, sender unknown, to Innisfree, July 14, 1936
Letter from Louis B. Fritts, University of Oklahoma, to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding
botany students attending Camp Innisfree, July 25, 1936
Letter from John Dell Hadsell to ‘The Whale Works Innisfree’ regarding his summer in
Colorado, July 26, 1936
Letter from Peter R. Marroney, the Teller House, to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding
work prospects, July 26, 1936
Letter from ‘Beulah’ to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding their recent visit, July 29,
1936
Letter from son Wendall to Dr. Charles Clark Smith regarding his medical practice,
September 22, 1936
Letter from son Wendall to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding a business
opportunity, October 30, 1936
Letter with a poem from John D. Hadsell to the Smiths, December 25, 1936
Holiday letter from ‘Jeanne’ to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, December 29, 1936
Small card envelope w/ business card attributed ‘from Keat Summer 1936’.
Postcard from ‘Jack’ to Mrs. C.C. Smith, December 31, 1936
7. January-September 1937
Christmas letter from son Wendall to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, January 22, 1937
Wedding invitation for La Verda Ellen to Keating Randolph Donahoe, January 31, 1937
Letter from ‘Betty’ to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding the winter weather and family
health, February 17, 1937
Easter Telegram from Peter Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. Borden Smith, March 28, 1937
Easter Telegram from Wendal and Betty Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith,
March 28, 1937
Western Union Money Order From Wendal D. Smith to Mr. Charles C. Smith, April 16,
1937
Envelope of letters to Etna Doop Smith, containing: letter from Mack about camp with
reply from C.C. Smith regarding a visit, two postcards from Margaret, letter from Mrs.
Lula Wagner about the Innisfree summer Botany course with reply from C.C. Smith,
letter from Glennie about a visit, letter from Mildred Hawkin, and three other reply letters
from C.C. Smith regarding camp reservations, June 6, 1937
Envelope of letters from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding construction
of the dining hall at Camp Innisfree, June 26, 1937
Postcard from Duane N. to Mrs. C.C. Smith wishing he were at Camp Innisfree, July 6,
1937
Letter from Edyth Wallace to Mrs. Smith regarding her visit to Camp Innisfree, August
16, 1937
Letter from Clare Cornwall to Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding her new flat, August 16,
1937
Letter from ‘The Hell Cat’ to ‘The Gang at Innisfree’ written in poetic verse, August 23,
1937
Western Union note from Peter Mabel to C. Borden Smith, August 27, 1937
Letter from son Wendal to Mr. Charles C. Smith regarding C. Borden’s trips to New
York and acting endeavors, August 30, 1937
Letter from son Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding his job
search in New York city, August 31, 1937
Letter from people staying at Innisfree to unknown recipient, c. August 1937
Envelope labeled ‘Summer 1937 - Daddy with W.P.A.’ containing three notes to Dr.
Smith, two tags labeled ‘to Dr. Smith…’ and one unattributed and undated photograph of
a building interior. c. August 1937
Envelope from ‘H. C.’ to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith labeled ‘Clippings’ and filled
with newspaper cutouts, c. August 1937
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his job prospects,
September 5, 1937
Postcard from Betty and Wendal Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding trip to see
C. Borden, September 11, 1937
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his job search,
September 24, 1937
Letter from Wendal to Dr. Charles C. Smith a vacation to New York city to see C.
Borden, September 30, 1937
8. October-December 1937
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding acting auditions,
October 9, 1937
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith job prospects, October 14,
1937
Envelope of letters from ‘Methuselah’ Alfred S. Goodale to Mr. Charles C. Smith health,
the weather, church, and visiting, October 20, 1937
Postcard from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his job search,
October 22, 1937
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding job prospects,
October 26, 1937
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his job search,
November 3, 1937
Letter from Judge and Mrs. Wham to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding an
invitation to visit the Innisfree group, November 11, 1937
Letter from Wendal to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding C. Borden and the
job market, November 12, 1937
Postcard from ‘Mickey’ to Mrs. C.C. Smith , November 15, 1937
Letter from Betty to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding C. Borden, the children,
and the household, November 18, 1937
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his return to New
York city and the job market, November 24, 1937
Western Union telegram from Ed Isenhart to Mrs. C.C. Smith, November 25, 1937
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the death of Aunt
May, November 30, 1937
Letter from ‘Ed’ to Etna and Charles Smith , December 2, 1937
Letter from son C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the job market
and his dreams, December 2, 1937
Letter from Betty Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding a holiday trip,
December 7, 1937
Letter of introduction from S.R. Hadsell, University of Oklahoma, to President J. O.
Morsley , December 15, 1937
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding visiting Innisfree
and current job prospects, December 17, 1937
Envelope marked ‘Metha’s letters and answers 1937’ containing poetry, c. 1937
Envelope from son Wendal to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, marked ‘Christmas
1937 Telegrams’, c. December 1937
9. January-May 1938
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding job prospects,
January 11, 1938
Letter from Betty Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding the death of her daughter,
January 19, 1938
Envelope containing unsigned thank you card addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark
Smith, January 24, 1938
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding Elinor and the
Smiths recent visit to New York city, January 25, 1938
Letter from Ethyl to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her children and the
Smith’s anniversary, January 31, 1938
Envelope marked ‘Thorndyke’s article, McIntrye article, Judy Wham’s pictures, Mr.
Armstrong’s letter’, containing each, c. January 1938.
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding a new job
prospect, February 10, 1938
Letter from Wendal to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the death of their
daughter, February 12, 1938
Letter from ‘Jeanne’ to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith thanking for gifts, February 19, 1938
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding new work
opportunities, March 4, 1938
Letter from Betty to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the health of the
children, March 14, 1938
Letter from Betty Smith to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith a trip, March 27, 1938
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his emotional
health, March 30, 1938
Easter letter from Wendal to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, April 15, 1938
Letter from Metha Sherman to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith with poetry, April 28, 1938
Letter from Keating and LaVerda to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding class arrangements,
April 30, 1938
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his recent trip,
May 3, 1938
Mother’s Day letter from Betty Smith the Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, May 9, 1938
Letter from C. Borden to Etna Hays Smith regarding Mother’s Day, May 9, 1938
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding his recent
promotion, May 12, 1938
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Miss Etna Doop Smith regarding room
accommodations, May 14, 1938
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his relationships
and job prospects, May 26, 1938
10. June 1938
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith containing a program bulletin for a play,
June 1, 1938
Letter and postcard from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith giving an update on family,
June 16, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding old friends, June 16, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding updates to their home, June 17,
1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding home remodel, June 18, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding recent travel and family friends,
June 19, 1938
Letter from Charles Hutchinson to Etna Doop Smith regarding winter weather and
vacation travel plans, June 20, 1938
Postcard from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding a trip to Boulder, June 21, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding recent weather damage to their
home, June 21, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding botany students to go to Innisfree
in the summer as well as family friends, June 21, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding roof repairs and neighbors, June
22, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding summer camp arrangements and
the need for a phone line, June 21, 1938
Postcard from ‘Carol’ to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding friends and family and his job,
June 22, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the weather and work, June 23,
1938
Letter from son Wendal to Dr. C.C. Smith regarding the weather, the economy, and C.
Borden, June 23, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding summer camp visitors and
activities, June 23, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding boarders and remodeling plans,
June 24, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his work, June 25, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding work on the camp, June 26, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the weather, his work, and his
desire to get back to Innisfree, June 26, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding summer camp arrangements, June
27, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding work, neighbor and friends, June
27, 1938
Letter from Mary Meyer to Etna Doop Smith local theatre and their hometown, June 28,
1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding their children, C.C’s work, June
28, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his work, June 28, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his work, June 29, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding the status of their children and
friends, his job, June 29, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding his job and camp affairs, June 30,
1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his work and recent raise, June 30,
1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding camp guests and improvements, c.
June 1938 (date unreadable)
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding camp guests and activities, c. June
1938 (date unreadable)
Box 2 Correspondence from July 1938 – June 1939
Folder
1. July 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to Charles Clark Smith regarding the camp and food costs,
July 1, 1938
Postcard from Etna Doop Smith to Dr. Charles Clark Smith regarding guest hikes and
supplies, July 1, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his work, July 1, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his work and the health of family
friends, July 2, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding friends and possible camp visitors,
July 4, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding progress at work and preparation
to head home, friends visiting over the summer, July 6, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding visiting friends, July 6, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the health of a friend, July 7, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to Charles Clark Smith regarding the status of the campers,
July 7, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his pay and debts, July 7, 1938
Letter from son C. Borden to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his job search, July 7,
1938
Letter from Milton Hopkins, University of Oklahoma, to Dr. Charles C. Smith regarding
summer camp enrollment expectations from the botany department, July 8, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to Charles Clark Smith regarding camp attendance
expectations, status of friends, July 8, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his work and the health of a friend,
July 8, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his health and work progress, July
9, 1938
Letter from Richard L. Mason to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his summer
plans and mutual acquaintances, July 9, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the weather and his eagerness to
head home, July 10, 1938
Letter from C.C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his day, July 11, 1938
Thank you letter from Mr. and Mrs. Eaton to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, July 11, 1938
Letter from Robb H. Glover to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding his previous visit to
Innisfree, July 13, 1938
‘Missing You’ card from ‘Betty & Brunette’ to “Innisfree Sweets’, July 17, 1938
Letter from C. Borden to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his new job, July 19, 1938
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to Charles Clark Smith regarding guests at Innisfree, c. July
1938 (date unreadable)
2. August 1938
Letter from Mrs. Arthur Sherman to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith containing poetry, August
3, 1938
Letter from ‘Maggie and Jesse’ to Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding their trip to Innisfree,
August 3, 1938
Letter from E. Gallaway to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding his trip to Innisfree, August
6, 1938
Letter from Lorinne Nihart to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding their trip to Innisfree, August
8, 1938
Letter from Ida Caroline to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her trip to Innisfree, August
9, 1938
Letter from William Adolf Meyer to Mrs. Smith, August 9 regarding their trip to Woods
Hole, MA, 1938
Letter from Dee Shears ‘to Those Concerned’ regarding newspaper clipping with story
about aurora borealis, August 10, 1938
Letter from Lina Rivers to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding trip to Innisfree, August 10, 1938
Letter from Al and Ophelia Walter to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding trip to Innisfree, August
11, 1938
Letter from Ruth Buchanan to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Smith regarding trip to Innisfree,
August 11, 1938
Postcard from A.W. Griffith to Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding trip to Oregon, August
13, 1938
Letter from H.A. Merkert to Dr. and Mrs. C. Smith regarding trip to Innisfree, August 16,
1938
Letter from ‘Brat – Mac’ to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding trip to Innisfree, August 17, 1983
Letter from H.R. Heck to Etna Doop Smith regarding preparations for a Thanksgiving
dinner meeting for the Innisfree Group, August 23, 1938
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the weather, a friend’s health, and
his trip to Innisfree, August 25, 1938
Thank you postcard from ‘Minnie’ to Mrs. Charles C. Smith, August 26, 1983
Letter from Robb H. Glover to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding trip to Oregon, August 26,
1938
Postcard from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding trip to Innisfree,
August 31, 1938
3. September 1938
Letter from Charles S. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his job
prospects and health, September 3, 1938
Letter from Charles S. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding odd jobs,
the weather, and Wendal & Betty, September 13, 1938
Letter from Charles S. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new
job and pay, September 21, 1938
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his family,
September 22, 1938
Thank you letter from Fred L. Wham to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding oil
boom in his area, September 24, 1938
Letter from Wendal Smith to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding their recent move, the
new house, and Charles Borden, September 24, 1938
Letter from John Dell Hadsell to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his classes and
recent trips, September 29, 1938
4. October 1938
Letter from Wendal Smith to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding their recent move,
October 6, 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new job
and pay, October 6, 1938
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his journey to Oxford to attend
college, sightseeing and flooding in New England, and State Department interview,
October 11, 1938
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding flooding, his job, and
a trip to Innisfree, October 13, 1938
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his start at Oxford University,
October 17, 1938
Empty envelope (unknown sender) to Mrs. C.C. Smith, October 18, 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding a car accident
with a police wagon, October 21, 1938
Letter from Betty Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding Wendal’s new
practice and getting the house in order, October 26, 1938
Letter from ‘JD’ (John Dell?) to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his time at
Cambridge University, October 26, 1938
5. November 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his living
arrangement and job, November 1, 1938
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding getting acclimated to life in
England, November 14, 1938
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding arranging a visit by
Mrs. Smith, November 15, 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his current
job, the recent hurricane with a picture of him and others clearing debris, November 15,
1938
Letter from ‘JD’ (John Dell?) to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding how much he
misses Innisfree, with a poem, November 20, 1938
Letter from ‘Mrs. Eaton & Family’ to Mrs. C. Smith regarding the health and activities of
various family members, November 22, 1938
Thank you letter from Thomas Jaderborg, Jr. to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith,
November 23, 1938
Letter from C. Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the upcoming
Innisfree gathering, November 23, 1938
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding school at Oxford and holiday
vacation in Europe, November 23, 1938
Letter from Mrs. J.M. Johnson to Etna Doop Smith regarding Thanksgiving at Innisfree,
November 25, 1938
Invitation from the Willard Straight Folk Dancing Group to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith
regarding an invitation to the Santa Lucia festival, November 30, 1938
6. December 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding job prospects,
December 3, 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding workplace
issues, acquaintances, December 5, 1938
Western Union telegram from Wendal Smith to Dr. Charles C. Smith to coordinate travel
arrangements, December 6, 1938
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding vacationing in London and the
countryside, December 12, 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding job prospects,
December 12, 1938
Christmas postcard from Jack Lutrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith, December 14, 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his arrival in
New York City, December 22, 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the New York
acting scene and prospects, December 24, 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding job prospects,
December 28, 1938
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his ongoing
job search and optimism, December 30, 1938
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding Mrs. Smith’s
upcoming visit, December 30, 1938
7. January 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the Smith’s
upcoming visit to New England, January 4, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his
acquaintances and the Smith’s upcoming visit, January 9, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the Smith’s
visit, January 15, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding a production
of ‘John Henry’, January 17, 1939
Empty envelope from Jack Lattrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith, January 19, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding job prospects,
January 20, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding job prospects,
January 22, 1939
Letter from Virginia to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her relationship with Charles
Borden, January 24, 1939
Letter from Wendal Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding winter weather
and Virginia and Borden, January 26, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding job prospects,
January 26, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his friend
Jacques Wolfe, January 30, 1939
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his travels throughout Europe,
January 30, 1939
8. February 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding help from
Jacques Wolfe and other acquaintances, February 2, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding friends and
the tough job market, February 6, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his upcoming
dance contest and acquaintances, February 6, 1939
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith mentioning college in Oxford, the Spanish
Civil War and air raid preparations in England, February 7, 1939
Letter from Jacques Wolfe to Etna Doop Smith regarding the health and well-being of
‘Smitty’ (Charles Borden), February 9, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his work with
Jacques Wolfe, February 10, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the dance
contest, February 12, 1939
Thank you letter from P.B. Spears to ‘Edna’ D. Smith, February 13, 1939
Letter from ‘Sarah’ to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding research for a ‘school for the
aged’, February 14, 1939
Letter from Betty Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her father’s
death, February 14, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding acting
training and job prospects, February 15, 1939
Letter from ‘Virginia’ to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her vacation and move,
February 19, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding work with
Jacques Wolfe on ‘John Henry’, money and work, February 20, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding money and
his well-being, February 27, 1939
Letter from Don McCormick to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding acquaintances and C.
Borden’s situation, February 28, 1939
9. March 1939
Letter from Betty Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the death of her
father, March 1, 1939
Empty envelope (no return sender) to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, March 2, 1939
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Nazi Germany and the arts, March
2, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his work for
Jacques Wolfe, March 3, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the play
‘John Henry’ and acquaintances, March 8, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his work for
Jacques Wolfe, March 12, 1939
Empty envelope (no return sender) to Mrs. C.C. Smith, March 17, 1939
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his job, March 18,
1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding winter
weather and a trip to Maine, March 24, 1939
Letters from Wendal and Betty Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the
winter weather and family health, March 25, 1939
10. April-June 1939
Empty envelope (no return sender) to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, April 6, 1939
Letter from ‘John’ to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding actors and plays, April 10, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his work on a
house, April 11, 1939
Letter from Jack Luttrel to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his travels in Europe, April 23,
1939
Letter from Jack Luttrel to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding events in Danzig, British foreign
policy, and the spread of Nazi Germany, May 8, 1939
Mother’s Day card from Peter R. Marroney to Etna Doop Smith, May 12, 1939
Letter from ‘John’ to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding how much he missed Innisfree,
May 13, 1939
Letter from Ed Isenhart to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding his business and family, May
26, 1939
Postcard from Minnie Rowe to Ms. Mabel Champlian regarding her trip to Texas, June 1,
1939
Letter from Jack Luttrel to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding a trip home, June 5, 1939
Letter from ‘Duane’ to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding college at the University of California
Berkeley, June 7, 1939
Wedding announcement card of Dorothy Dee Shears and Robert Earl Barbour, sent by
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irving Shears to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, June 13, 1939
Letter from ‘Bob’ to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his journey to Stratford in
London, June 30, 1939
Empty envelope (no return sender) to Mrs. C.C. Smith, c. June 1939 – the envelope
postmark originates from Nazi Germany and contains a swastika, stamp is also German.
Box 3 Correspondence from July 1939 – December 1940
Folder
1. July 1939
Postcard from (sender unknown/unreadable) to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding a trip
to New England, July 1, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new job,
July 5, 1939
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding his recent move, July
10, 1939
Letter from ‘Sonny’ to ‘the Fortunate Ones’ of Camp Innisfree regarding his previous
visit, July 10, 1939
Postcard from ‘Marjorie’ to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her recent trip, July 10,
1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding his trip to Oklahoma City
and job, July 10, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding the status of old
acquaintances, July 11, 1939
Letter to Charles Clark Smith from Etna Doop Smith regarding the arrival of summer
guests at Innisfree, July 12, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding his work and reaching out
to old friends, July 12, 1939
Letter to Charles Clark Smith from Etna Doop Smith regarding their summer guests, July
13, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding the weather and his
clothes, July 14, 1939
Letter to Charles Clark Smith from Etna Doop Smith regarding guest rates and schedules,
July 14, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding his work situation with
the WPA possibly changing, July 15, 1939
Postcard from Etna Doop Smith to Dr. Charles Clark Smith just to let him know
everything’s fine, July 15, 1939
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to Charles Clark Smith regarding the departure of some of
their summer guests and the activities of others, July 15, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding acquaintances in Norman,
OK., July 16, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith the activities of friends and possible
federal adjustments to the WPA which could affect his job, July 17, 1939
Letter to Charles Clark Smith from Etna Doop Smith regarding a letter from the
government, July 17, 1939
Letter from Fletcher E. Brown to Mr. Charles C. Smith regarding outstanding debt for
services rendered, July 17, 1939
Letter to Charles Clark Smith from Etna Doop Smith regarding commodities at the camp,
July 17, 1939
Letter to Charles Clark Smith from Etna Doop Smith regarding Mrs. Fritts, July 18, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding his work in Norman,
OK., July 18, 1939
Postcard from the Hadsells to Mrs. C.C Smith regarding their tour of New England, July
19, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding anxiety at work, July 19,
1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding additional potential
campers and his job, July 20, 1939
Letter to Charles Clark Smith from Etna Doop Smith regarding his work assignment and
guests at the camp, July 20, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding his work and additional
classes they can offer at the camp, July 20, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith regarding his weekend plans, July
21, 1939
Letter to Charles Clark Smith from Etna Doop Smith car and home projects and
expenses, July 21, 1939
Letter to Etna Doop Smith from Charles Clark Smith weekend plans and the weather,
July 22, 1939
Letter to Charles Clark Smith from Etna Doop Smith regarding the costs for new
campers, July 22, 1939
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his trip back to Oklahoma and
visiting, July 24, 1939
Letter from ‘Marguerite’ to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding her desire to visit Innisfree
again, July 24, 1939
Letter from Charles C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding potential campers, July 24,
1939
Letter from Charles C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding potential campers, July 24,
1939
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to Charles C. Smith regarding campers and needed
improvements, July 24, 1939
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding finances, July 25, 1939
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding the campers and coursework, July
25, 1939
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to C.C. Smith regarding cabin rental decisions, July 25,
1939
Letter from Charles C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding preparation for his trip home,
July 26, 1939
Letters from Alfred S. Goodale and Eleanor Gallaway to Mrs. Smith regarding donations
for a piano, July 28, 1939.
2. August-December 1939
Postcard from A. W. Griffith to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his trip to California,
August 5, 1939
Birthday telegram to Dr. Charles Clark Smith from friends in Maine, August 11, 1939
Empty envelope from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, August 12,
1939
Postcard from ‘Esther’ to Mrs. Smith regarding her time in the mountains, August 16,
1939
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding travel and study in France, August
17, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the stress of
his new job, August 19, 1939
Postcard from ‘Kathryn’ to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding weather and family news,
August 19, 1939
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding health and
missing Innisfree, August 21, 1939
Postcard from Peter Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his trip to Denver,
August 25, 1939
Postcard from ‘Gene G.’ to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding acquaintances visiting
Innisfree, September 4, 1939
Letter from C. Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding summer work and
future opportunities, September 8, 1939
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new
teaching job and experiences, September 22, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding job prospects
and local friends, September 24, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding difficulties
with job prospects, October 18, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his need to
move back to Maine due to high rent costs, October 23, 1939
Letter from Wendal Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding finances and
the family, October 30, 1939
Postcard from Camp Innisfree to Dr. and Mrs. Ray Hadsell, November 3, 1939
Postcard from Camp Innisfree to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gittinger, November 3, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the
production of ‘John Henry’ and odd jobs, November 7, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding finances,
November 15, 1939
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Smitty (C. Borden)
and mutual acquaintances, November 27, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith thanking them for a
loan, November 27, 1939
Letter from (H?) Markert to the Innisfree Group regarding Thanksgiving at Innisfree,
November 28, 1939
Empty envelope from Wendal Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith, November 28,
1939
Letter from C. Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding a potential job,
December 8, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding job concerns,
December 16, 1939
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his trip to Chicago,
December 21, 1939
Letter from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith regarding his current pay and job,
December 30, 1939
Bundle of letters to Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding attendance to the annual Innisfree
party, c. November – December 1939.
3. January-March 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his health and
current work, January 9, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding current job,
January 16, 1940
Envelope containing multiple letters (c. January 1940) in response to a reunion of the
Innisfree Group, to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith, postmarked January 18, 1940
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his time in Chicago
and work, January 25, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith about getting robbed,
February 6, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his return to
Maine, February 19, 1940
Letter from Wendal Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding his family and C.
Borden, February 23, 1940
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Smitty, his job, and
future plans, February 25, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding getting
acclimated to life in Maine, March 13, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding missing Innisfree and
enjoying their correspondence, March 21, 1940
4. April 1940
Letter from the Work Projects Administration for Charles C. Smith regarding an
upcoming appointment, April 10, 1940
Letter of sympathy from Frank Cornstein to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding
Wendal’s death, April 10, 1940
Telegram from Rev. Hugh B. Fouke to Rev. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Wendal’s
death, April 12, 1940
Letter from Neill E. Sandborn to Mr. Charles C. Smith regarding Wendal’s death, April
12, 1940
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Nihart to Rev. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Wendal’s death,
April 12, 1940
Letter from Clive Wallace to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding Wendal’s death, April 12,
1940
Letter from Minnie Rowe to Joan and Mr. Smith regarding Wendal’s death, April 13,
1940
Letter from Ethel McMillan regarding Wendal’s death, April 14, 1940
Letter from Jack to Mrs. Smith regarding Wendal’s death, April 15, 1940
Card of sympathy from Lothe to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, April 15, 1940
Telegram from ‘Carol’ to Mrs. Etna D. Smith regarding Wendal’s death, April 16, 1940
University of Oklahoma Library book loan notification, April 16, 1940
Letter from Charles Hutchinson to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding Wendal’s
death, April 17, 1940
Letter from Kathryn Wise to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the Smith’s mail
and household while they were gone, April 17, 1940
Letter from ‘Era’ to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding Wendal’s death, April 22,
1940
Letter from (Maria?) and Roy to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the care of the
Smith’s house, April 22, 1940
Letter from Mary and Eddy (Kerr?) to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding Wendal’s death,
April 23, 1940
Letter from Adele R. Babcock to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding Wendal’s
death, April 25, 1940
Letter from Mrs. Meeks to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding Wendal’s death,
April 26, 1940
Letter from ‘Bob’ to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Wendal’s death, April 28, 1940
5. May 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding remodeling and
their upcoming visit, May 1, 1940
Letter from Ellen Reid to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the death of Wendal, May 2, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding remodeling
progress and advertising work, May 6, 1940
Letter from Betty Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the remodel of her
home, finances, and the children, May 8, 1940
Letter from ‘Sudie and Family’ to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding the death of Wendal,
May 8, 1940
Letter from Mrs. Bess New to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding courses offered at Innisfree,
May 8, 1940
Mother’s Day telegram from Charles Borden to Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Donahoe, May 12,
1940
Letter from Louis B. Fritts to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding Wendal’s
death, May 13, 1940
Letter from Judge Fred L. Wham to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Wendal’s death, May 15,
1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding progress on the
remodel and summer work, May 15, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the finalized
remodeling work and a letter from Peter Marroney which is attached, May 20, 1940
Letter from Betty Smith to Etna Doop Smith and ‘Keith and Laverda’ regarding finances
and preparations for her hostel business, May 22, 1940
Letter from Betty Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding her hostel business,
May 23, 1940
Letter from Thornberg Brock to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding visiting Innisfree and
upcoming graduation, May 31, 1940
Letter from Charles C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding their house in Norman, OK.
and his return to work there, May 31, 1940
6. June 1940
Letter from Charles C. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his work in Oklahoma, June
1, 1940
Empty envelope from C. Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith, June 7, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith regarding his move to Norman, OK,
June 17, 1940
Postcard from ‘Bob’ to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his upcoming trip to Colorado, June
17, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding mutual acquaintances,
June 20, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his week, June 20, 1940
Letter from Jack Luttrell to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding work in Norman, OK and current
events, June 21, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith about his work week, including a
copy of his study of the moving of Oklahoma’s state capital from Guthrie to Oklahoma
City, June 21, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding work on their garden and
home, June 22, 1940
Letters from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the weather and Etna’s
recent poem to him, June 24, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding church, rain, and mutual
acquaintances, June 24, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith regarding his theater work and
acquaintances, June 25, 1940
7. July 1940
Letter from Mrs. Wendal D. Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the hostel business,
July 2 1940
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding an upcoming visit
and global politics, July 4, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding downturns in
business, July 11, 1940
Letter from Betty Smith to the Innisfree Group regarding slow business at Craymere, July
11, 1940
Letter from Betty Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding finances and summer school for
the kids, July 13, 1940
Postcard from (Gene?) Gallow to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding vacation plans to El Paso,
July 13, 1940
Letter from Harry Walsh to Etna Doop Smith regarding their upcoming visit to Innisfree,
July 24, 1940
Letter from Betty Smith to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding business at Craymere and the
kids’ summer camp, July 24, 1940
Empty envelope from Betty Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, July 25, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding work at the
Deertree Theater, July 25, 1940
8. August 1940
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the establishment of
a new summer camp and theater, August 1, 1940
Postcard from A.W. Griffith to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his vacation in
Oregon, August 3, 1940
Letter from Betty Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding business at
Craymere, August 5, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his work at
the Deertree Theater, August 7, 1940
Postcard from (sender unknown/unreadable) to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding vacation in
New England, August 8, 1940
Happy Birthday telegrams from Charles Borden and Betty Smith for Dr. and Mrs.
Charles C. Smith, August 12, 1940
Postcard from Betty Smith to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding C.C. Smith’s birthday,
August 13, 1940
Letter from Betty Smith to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her hostel business,
August 22, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding acting work at
the Deertree Theater, August 27, 1940
Letter from Ed Dale, Jr. to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his custodianship of Innisfree
during her absence, August 29, 1940
9. September 1940
Picture with caption “Karl Eigsti announces the arrival of his brother Nicholas Norman,
Okla. Sept. 3, 1940” (2”x4”, black & white).
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his winter job
search, September 5, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding Etna’s trip and his daily
routine that week, September 17, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his new assignment and
pay at work, September 18, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his library work and
University of Oklahoma acquaintances, September 19, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the death of Prof. T. H.
Brewer, September 20, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding mutual friends,
September 21, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his preparations for
winter, September 22, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding church, work, and time
off, September 23, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his job transfer request
and winter preparations, September 24, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding holiday travel plans,
September 25, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. Charles Clark Smith regarding work contacts in
New York and concerns about the draft, September 25, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the garden and the
weather, September 26, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding a pending work
assignment change and picnic with friends, September 27, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his paycheck, September
28, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his change of work
assignment request, September 28, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the well-being of
acquaintances, September 30, 1940
10. October 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the US military draft,
repairs to their car, October 1, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his health and the health
of friends, October 2, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the cost for car repairs,
October 3, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his travel plans, October
4, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his trip to Fort Cobb,
OK., mutual friends, October 5, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his trip to Fort Cobb, OK.
and the well-being of friends there, the condition of area farms, October 7, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding changes at work, October
7, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith regarding his housing and work
situation, October 9, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his efforts to change jobs,
October 10, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith, October 11, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith, October 12, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith, October 12, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the funeral of Mr.
Williams, October 12, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Charles Clark Smith regarding his efforts to find work in
New York City, October 15, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith, October 17, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his weekend plans,
October 18, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his work hours and larger
projects, October 20, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his change of work
assignment application, October 20, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith regarding his trip to Virginia, October
20, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding an upcoming event he
will host, October 22, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith, October 22, 1940
Letter from Keating to Betty Smith as forwarded by Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop
Smith, regarding the care of his mother and the health of family, October 23, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his finances and holiday
plans, October 23, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith regarding his return to New York City,
October 27, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the large gathering he
will host, October 28, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding winter guests and heating
costs, October 29, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith, October 30, 1940
11. November 1940
Letter from ‘Norman Breakfast Group’ to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith containing a series of
short letters from attendees at C.C. Smith’s gathering, November 3, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith regarding his job prospects and housing
in New York City, November 4, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding growing concerns over
the war in Europe and Charles Borden’s draft selection, November 5, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith regarding his draft selection and
dissatisfaction with President Roosevelt, November 7, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding work plans into
summer, November 7, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding housework and current
political events, November 10, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding Christmas travel plans,
November 11, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding recent visits with friends,
painting the house, November 12, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding hosting friends and
planning a holiday trip, includes a newspaper clipping of the arrest of Alan Shaw,
Secretary of the Oklahoma Communist Party, November 13, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding a family dispute,
November 13, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith, November 13, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith regarding the holidays, November 13,
1940
Letter from O.J. Ramey to Mrs. Etna D. Smith regarding his inability to attend an
Innisfree event, November 14, 1940
Postcard from ‘Susie’ to Charles Smith apologizing for being unable to visit, November
14, 1940
Postcard from Mildred Miles to Mr. Charles Clark Smith informing that she will not be
attending the Innisfree annual event, November 14, 1940
Postcard from Nellita Jones to Mr. Charles Clark Smith informing that she will not be
attending the Innisfree annual event, November 14, 1940
Note from ‘Era’ informing that she will not be attending the Innisfree annual event,
November 15, 1940
Letter from Louise Walker to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith informing that he will not be
attending the Innisfree annual event, November 15, 1940
Letter from Edith Johnson to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith informing that she will not be
attending the Innisfree annual event, November 15, 1940
Letter from Elsie May and Elliott to ‘Lady and the Mr.’ informing that she will not be
attending the Innisfree annual event, November 16, 1940
Letter from Leonidas N. Smith to Dr. Smith informing that he will not be attending the
Innisfree annual event, November 16, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding a 2 cent raise and local
football games, November 16, 1940
Postcard from Mrs. L.C. Niner to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith informing that she
will not be attending the Innisfree annual event, November 16, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith, November 17, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith, November 17, 1940
Postcard from Mrs. Noah Johnson to Charles Clark Smith informing that she will not be
attending the Innisfree annual event, November 18, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith, November 18, 1940
Letter from Margaret Stephenson to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith informing that she will not
be attending the Innisfree annual event, November 18, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding visits with friends,
November 20, 1940
Postcard from ‘Frank and Elise V.’ to Charles Clark Smith informing that she will not be
attending the Innisfree annual event, November 20, 1940
Letter from Lois Payton to Mr. Smith informing that she will not be attending the
Innisfree annual event, November 20, 1940
Letter from Minnie Rowe to ‘Joan’ regarding the status of mutual acquaintances,
November 20, 1940
Letter from Dora Curtis to Dr. Charles C. Smith informing that she will not be attending
the Innisfree annual event, November 21, 1940
Letter from ‘Glennie’ to Dr. Charles Clark Smith accepting the invitation to the Innisfree
annual event, November 21, 1940
Letter from Corinne Nihart to Dr. Smith informing that she will not be attending the
Innisfree annual event, November 21, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the job market in New
York, November 22, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding shopping deals and
preparation for a state exam, November 22, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith, November 22, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the weather, preparation
for the state exam, November 24, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his new job, November
24, 1940
Postcard from Helen Armstrong to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith informing that she will not
be attending the Innisfree annual event, November 24, 1940
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to the ‘Guests of Innisfree’ addressing various expected
attendees, November 24, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his new job, November
25, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding their children, finances
and his job, November 25, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new job,
November 25, 1940
Letter from the Eaton family to Dr. and Mrs. Smith declining the invitation to the annual
Innisfree party, November 26, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the status of potential
party guests, November 29, 1940
Empty envelope from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith, November 29, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the party turnout, with
notes from attendees to Etna, November 30, 1940
12. December 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his Sunday plans,
Christmas preparations, December 2, 1940
Letter from ‘Jack’ to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the Innisfree annual party, December 4,
1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding Christmas plans, letter
from Charles Borden attached with lodging advice for New York City, December 6, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his work week and
keeping house, December 10, 1940
Letters from Peter R. Marroney to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding his career and
personal life, missed opportunities to visit, and mutual acquaintances, December 16, 1940
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding
Christmas with Betty and her children in Maine, December 27, 1940
Letter from Charles Clark Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the death of their friend
Charley, c. 1940.
Box 4 Correspondence from January 1941 – June 1945
Folder
1. January - March 1941
Letter from ‘Stan’ to Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding his Christmas activities with
friends and family, January 4, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding
Christmas in Maine and work prospects, January 6, 1941
Letter from ‘Ethyl’ to Etna Doop Smith regarding her loneliness after the holidays,
January 6, 1941
Letter from Betty Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding an outbreak of
influenza and the health of the family, January 15, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the job
market in New York City, January 17, 1941
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his job and vacation
plans, January 27, 1941
Letter from Betty Smith to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her hostel business and
current politics, February 5, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his
military draft review and potential to be called to service, February 15, 1941
Letter from Kay to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her health, February 19, 1941
Postcard from Charles Borden to Etna Doop Smith to let them know he was fine, March
3, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding money
troubles and job prospects, March 5, 1941
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his upcoming
marriage, March 13, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding moving
and visiting with family, March 14, 1941
Letter from Betty Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her daughter’s
eye operation, March 23, 1941
2. April 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding
continuing education at a private college, April 4, 1941
Telegram from Betty Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding a day trip with
Don, April 6, 1941
Telegram from ‘Don’ to Dr. Charles Clark Smith with a brief message by Don, April 6,
1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his
school work and day off, April 7, 1941
Empty envelope, sender unknown, to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith, April 11, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his job
at the school he attends, April 12, 1941
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his recent marriage
and vacation plans, April 17, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his
school and potential career paths, April 19, 1941
Postcard from (Era or Eva) to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the health of her sister, April
23, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding
certifications he is pursuing at school, April 26, 1941
Letter from Betty Smith to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her house repairs and
acquaintances Stan and Don, April 28, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his day
off and the summer weather, April 29, 1941
Letter from Betty Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding family health
concerns, April 30, 1941
3. May 1941
Letter from Betty Smith to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding family health and summer
plans, May 5, 1941
Letter from Betty Smith to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding Mother’s Day plans, May 9,
1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new
job in aircraft assembly and the facility he works in, May 10, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new
address, pay, and work expectations, May 15, 1941
Letter from Betty Smith to Dr. Charles C. Smith regarding summer plans and finances,
May 16, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding an
accident at work and recent work plans, May 20, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his pay
and boarding situation, May 27, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his
company’s decision to declare him ‘indispensable’ to the war effort and their letter to the
draft board, May 31, 1941
4. June – July 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding family
and friends, June 9, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his
output at work, June 14, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding new
aircraft designs being built at his job, June 21, 1941
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding his status as
Emeritus Professor and concerns about war, June 23, 1941
Letter from Joseph T. (‘Trot’) Kendrick to Mrs. Smith regarding his post with the Foreign
Service to the country of Managua, June 25, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new
duties at work, June 26, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith letting them
know he’s fine, June 28, 1941
Letter from Prof. O.J. Eigsti to Mrs. Edna Doop Smith regarding summer at Innisfree,
June 30, 1941
Letter from Cadet Edward E. Pale to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding how much he
misses Innisfree, July 3, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding
finances, July 5, 1941
Letter from Bernard M. Marks to Mrs. E.D. Smith regarding how much he misses
Innisfree, July 8, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding a
promotion at work, July 12, 1941
Letter from Harry and Grace Walsh to Dr. and Mrs. Smith regarding their plans to go to
Innisfree over the summer, July 18, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new
position at work, July 20, 1941
Letter from ‘LaVerda’ to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding flowers sent to them and missing
Innisfree, July 24, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new
position at work, July 27, 1941
Letter from L. Nihart to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding his vacation plans and missing
Innisfree, July 28, 1941
Postcard from ‘Olga’ to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding how much she misses Innisfree and
her summer work, July 31, 1941
5. August– December 1941
Letter from Edythe Wallace to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding missing Innisfree, August 1,
1941
Postcard from (Ardelane?) to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding summer plans, August 2,
1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding theatre
work, August 3, 1941
Postcard from H.M. Armstrong to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding his summer plans,
August 5, 1941
Letter from ‘Jack and Jonelle’ to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith announcing a marriage, August
8, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding another
promotion at work, August 11, 1941
Letter from Harry Walsh to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding a trip to Innisfree, August
12, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new
apartment and address, August 18, 1941
Postcard from ‘Rosalie’ to ‘Camp Innisfree’ regarding her safe return and the weather,
August 29, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new
salary, August 30, 1941
Postcard from ‘Lucille’ to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her safe trip home and fun
at Innisfree, September 3, 1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his coworkers and
performance, September 6, 1941
Postcard from ‘Chuck’ to ‘Same’ regarding his trip through Texas, September 9, 1941
Postcard from ‘Chuck’ to ‘Anybody at’ regarding his arrival in Colorado, September 9,
1941
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his weekend plans,
October 12, 1941
Letters from Jack Luttrell and acquaintances to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding a gathering of
friends, December 1, 1941
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding his Emeritus status at
Amherst, his dog, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 10, 1941
Christmas letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, December 23, 1941
Birthday card addressed to Dr. Charles C. Smith from multiple people, c. 1941.
6. 1942-1943
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to “This Week” publication regarding her editorial
submittal, January 7, 1942
Letter from E.J. Wallace to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding how much she misses
Innisfree, July 7, 1942
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding current events and his
work, November 2, 1942
Letter from E.J. Wallace to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding how much she misses
Innisfree, January 4, 1942
Letter from Kenneth Kaufman to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding the death of his wife,
March 19, 1943
Letter from Frank Wham to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his sons’ college work
and the war, October 26, 1943
Letter from Roy Gittinger to Mr. C.C. Smith regarding the death of acquaintances,
November 2, 1943
Postcard from Arthur (Shannon?) to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith regarding Dr. Smith’s
ship building job, November 4, 1943
Postcard from (unknown - not legible) to Charles Clark Smith regarding Dr. Smith’s
work record, November 5, 1943
Letter from the Becketts to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the health and status of
family members with a picture of their home, November 7, 1943
Letter from Elsie and Frank D. Northup to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Dr.
Smith’s job and the wartime economy, November 8, 1943
Letter from ‘Bessie’ to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding Dr. Smith’s job performance
and wartime work, November 8, 1943
7. 1944
Letter from Loreine Kendrick to Dr. and Mrs. Smith regarding her husband’s future work
assignments and travel plans, March 10, 1944
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his
birthday gifts and work, June 5, 1944
Letter from W.S. Campbell to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding fees for reviewing her
manuscript, June 14, 1944
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding how
best to reach him or his wife, June 22, 1944
Letter from C. Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding a visit from Peter
Marroney, July 19, 1944
Postcard from (sender unknown/unreadable) to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding
an invitation to Innisfree, July 22, 1944
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding
vacation plans, August 16, 1944
Letter from Hazel Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding work and
finances, August 24, 1944
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding
vacation to Mexico and their recent letter, September 24, 1944
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding how much he
misses Innisfree, October 10, 1944
Letter of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith for the leaves,
October 14, 1944
Letters from Hazel and C. Borden Smith, and Peter R. Marroney, to Mr. and Mrs. C.C.
Smith regarding Borden’s weight, Hazel’s mom, and the previous trip to see Peter,
October 19?, 1944
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding a recent visit
from Peter Marroney, October 29, 1944
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Thanksgiving
plans, November 23, 1944
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Christmas
plans, December 15, 1944
Letter from (Ina?) and Harry Brandon to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding their
Christmas gifts, December 28, 1944
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding their
Christmas gifts, December 28, 1944
8. January – March 1945
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the Christmas party,
January 1, 1945
Empty envelope from the University of Oklahoma to Dr. C.C. Smith, January 3, 1945
Letters from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith and Peter Marroney to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith
regarding visits, activities, and letter writing, January 20, 1945
Letter from Laverda to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding time passed and her
son, January 23, 1945
Letterss from Alfred S. Goodale to Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding Christmas and a
potential visit, January 26, 1944
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding a potential visit,
February 5, 1945
Letter from Frank Wham to Dr. Charles Clark Smith regarding their friend Bob, February
5, 1945
Letter from Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding Borden’s
business trip to SF, February 20, 1945
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding vacation
plans, March 6, 1945
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding their arrival
in Oklahoma, March 21, 1945
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding a letter from
Mary Meyers, March 29, 1945
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding their cross-
country trip, March 30, 1945
9. April – June 1945
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his schedule, job,
and children, April 6, 1945
Letter from Frank Wham to Dr and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his recent speech
to the St. Louise Bar Association, April 9, 1945
Letter from John D. Hadsell to Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding how much he misses
Innisfree, April 16, 1945.
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the death of
President F.D. Roosevelt, April 23, 1945
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding work and
travel plans, May 9, 1945
Letters from Alfred S. Goodale to Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the Smith’s recent
loss and his camping trip, May 16, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding travel plans to
Colorado, May 16, 1945
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding recent letters
and vacation desires, May 18, 1945
Letter from Mrs. Ethel Borsvold to Mrs. Charles Smith regarding her father’s recent fall,
May 28, 1945
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his upcoming trip to
Innisfree, June 1, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding excitement over
their upcoming trip, June 2, 1945
Letter from Edward E. Dale to Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding his work and travel, June
13, 1945
Postcard from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding a layover in Cheyenne,
WY., June 18, 1945
Letter from (Ina?) and Harry Brandon to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding how much
she misses them, June 19, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding their arrival in
Long Beach, OK, June 20, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding their return from
vacation, June 25, 1945
Box 5 Correspondence from July 1945 – December 1951
Folder
1. July – September 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his job and recent
family visits, July 5, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding pending
downsizing in the defense industry and his job, July 17, 1945
Letter from ‘Sara’ to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her vacation, July 29, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding accommodations
for their visit, August 3, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his exit from the
Douglas Aviation Co. and new position at R.K.O. Radio Pictures in Culver City, CA,
August 21, 1945
Letter from J.D. Hadsell, Sr. to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding memories of
Colorado, August 24, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding a short vacation
and investments in postal savings, September 4, 1945
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the Navy retaining
him after the war, September 17, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new
construction job, September 25, 1945
2. November – December 1945
Letter from Jack (Luttrel?) to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his tour in the Navy,
October 2, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding an industry strike
and his job, October 16, 1945
Letter from Hazel Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her free time,
October 26, 1945
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding a care package sent
from Innisfree, October 29, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding housing in the
Los Angeles, CA. area, November 6, 1945
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding preparations for
their trip to California, November 24, 1945
Letter from Jack (Luttrel?) to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his expected discharge
date from the Navy, November 26, 1945
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his return to work
after being discharged from the Navy, November 27, 1945
Letter from Fred and Nina Wham to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding mutual
acquaintances, December 21, 1945
Letters from Peter R. Marroney and Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith
regarding the New Year celebration and future aspirations, December 31, 1945
3. March – April 1946
Letter from J.D. Hadsell to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his travel and mutual
acquaintances, March 9, 1946
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs regarding fears of war with Russia. C.C.
Smith, March 18, 1946
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding a
visit with Peter Marroney, March 25, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding unexpected perks
at work, March 30, 1946
Letters regarding certification of courses offered through Innisfree for college or high
school credit for returning veterans, April 2, 1946
Letter from Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the weather
and mutual acquaintances, April 5, 1946
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding a visit with friends,
April 9, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his housing
situation, April 11, 1946
Letter from Mrs. Ada Hamman to Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding health and travel,
April 18, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding construction of
his house and government F.H.A. requirements, April 20, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his house and
finances, April 23, 1946
Postcard from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his trip to
Amherst and its Shakespearian Theater, April 28, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding issues with their
house construction, April 29, 1946
4. May – June 1946
Letter from Ed Isenhart and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith
regarding furniture, May 3, 1946
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his time in the Navy
and travel, May 5, 1946
Letter from Veterans Administration to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding offering
accredited college courses at Camp Innisfree, May 9, 1946
Letter from Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding construction
of her new house, May 10, 1946
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his birthday and
current events, May 19, 1946
Postcard from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his discharge
from the Navy, May 21, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding progress in his
homes construction, May 21, 1946
Letter from Ens. J.T. Kendrick, Jr. (USNR) to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding
Innisfree and his inability to visit, May 23, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding financing his new
house, May 27, 1946
Letter from ‘Arlie’ to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his desire to buy land
in Colorado, May 28, 1946
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding job prospects, June
3, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding progress on the
house, with two wallet-sized black and white photographs of the house under
construction, June 7, 1946
Letter from Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding progress on
the new house, June 14, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the furniture they
sent him, June 24, 1946
5. July – August 1946
Letter from Lt. (JG) Joseph T. Kendrick, Jr. to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding
his assignment to the State Department from the Navy and future work in Moscow, July
2, 1946
Letter from President George Cross, University of Oklahoma, to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith
regarding pay for teaching at Camp Innisfree, July 5, 1946.
Letter from Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the gifted
furniture, July 6, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding progress with his
house construction and landscaping, July 15, 1946
Letter from Dr. and Mrs. Stan Childers to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding their
children and mutual acquaintances, July 18, 1946
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his inability to visit
Innisfree, July 21, 1946
Letters from Cleo Cross to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her inability to visit Innisfree, July
23, 1946
Postcard from ‘Mary M.’ to Mr. Charles Smith regarding her travel and work, August 5,
1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding progress on his
new house, August 8, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the expected
move-in date to his new house, August 27, 1946
6. September – October 1946
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding work on C.B. and
Hazel’s house, and hard career choices, September 3, 1946
Letter from Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding work on
their house, September 5, 1946
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding
completion of their new house and moving in, September 7, 1946
Letter from Frank L. Wham to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding their recent visit to
Colorado, September 9, 1946
Letter from Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding their new
home, September 11, 1946
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his return to work in
Tucson, AZ., September 16, 1946
Letters from Cleo (Grass?) to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her summer and health,
September 23, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding housing during
their visit, September 27, 1946
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his work, the
weather, and mutual acquaintances, October 14, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding marital problems,
October 14, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding winter plans and
the possibility of a strike at work, October 21, 1946
7. November – December 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding weather and
mutual acquaintances, November 11, 1946
Letter from Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her home
life, December 4, 1946
Christmas card from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, December 16, 1946
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his work,
December 17, 1946
Christmas letter from Hazel Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, December 27,
1946
Holiday postcard from Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Payne, c. December 1946
8. 1947-1948
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding family trips and
work on his house, January 7, 1947
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his home, January
30, 1947
Letter from Mrs. E.H. Gilsher to Dr. and Mrs. C. Smith regarding their visit, February 4,
1947
Letter from Alfred S. Goodale to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his sermons, health,
and work, April 16, 1947
Letter from Mrs. C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding her home
and garden, April 30, 1947
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the death of a
mutual acquaintance, May 1, 1947
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding layoffs at work,
May 1, 1947
Mother’s Day card from Peter R. Marroney to Etna Doop Smith, May 9, 1947
Part of a card from (sender unknown) to Mr. Smith regarding a visit to Camp Innisfree,
July 28, 1947
Birthday card from multiple acquaintances to Charles Clark Smith, August 11, 1947
Thanksgiving card from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, November 25,
1947
Birthday card from multiple acquaintances to Charles Clark Smith, August 11, 1948
Letter from Theodore C. Bramhall, M.D. to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding the status of
Betty Smith and her children, October 29, 1948
Bundle of letters regarding copyright requests by Etna Doop Smith, c.1947-1949
9. 1949-1950
Letters from W.S. Campbell to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her manuscript, April
27, 1949
Letters from W.S. Campbell to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her manuscript, October
18, 1949
Letter from Evan Thomas of Harper & Brothers Publishing to Miss Etna Doop Smith
regarding her manuscript, October 27, 1949
Letter from Savoie Lottinville of the University of Oklahoma Press to Mrs. Smith
regarding her manuscript, January 31, 1950
Letter from Janet Finnie of the Beacon Press to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her
manuscript, February 15, 1950
Letter from A. Sterling Ward of the Abingdon-Cokesbury Press to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith
regarding her manuscript, April 27, 1950
Letter from Frances Gittinger to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding Roy Gittinger’s
retirement, May 11, 1950
Letter from Barry White of the Atlantic Monthly Press to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith
regarding her manuscript, June 13, 1950
Letter from Etna Doop Smith to Chapman Publishing Inc. regarding her manuscript, July
28, 1950
Letter from William J. Fallis of the Broadman Press to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding
her manuscript, August 10, 1950
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his new job,
October 4, 1950
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding an
upcoming visit, October 29, 1950
Letter from Mrs. Donahor to Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the health of their
grandchildren, October 30, 1950
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding mutual
acquaintances and the weather, December 5, 1950
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding holiday gifts,
December 9, 1950
10. 1951-1955
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding trips and
acquaintances, January 1, 1951
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding the weather,
February 8, 1951
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding his health, March
17, 1951
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding work on his yard,
May 6, 1951
Letter from Doubleday & Company, Inc. to Miss Etna Doop Smith regarding her
manuscript, May 7, 1951
Letter from Keating R. Donahor to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the sale of
property and Maine, May 15, 1951
Letter from Elaine Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her schooling, June 2,
1951
Letter from Doris Parker, J.B. Lippincott Co., to Miss Etna Doop Smith regarding her
manuscript, June 4, 1951
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding Father’s Day,
June 12, 1951
Letter from Elaine Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her teachers and the
death of her mother, Betty Smith, June 14, 1951
Thank you letter from Caryl Mae Isenhart to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, June 28, 1951
Letter from Keating R. Donahor to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding an
upcoming visit, July 9, 1951
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding work and health,
August 14, 1951
Empty envelope from Elaine Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, August 22, 1951
Letter from Elaine Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her job and school,
October 12, 1951
Letter from Ed Isenhart to Charles Clark Smith regarding the death of a mutual
acquaintance and its impact on the family, October 16, 1951
Letter from Keating R. Donahor to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding Kay and
Elaine Smith, October 17, 1951
Letter from William Raney, Henry Holt and Company, Inc. to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith
regarding her manuscript, October 25, 1951
Letter from Elaine Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her grades, October 29,
1951
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding a promotion at
work, November 9, 1951
Letter from C. Martinez, the Macmillan Company, to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding
her manuscript, November 16, 1951
Letter from Keating R. Donahor to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the status of
her family, November 19, 1951
Letters from Robert W. Vorhee, Funk & Wagnalls Company, to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith
regarding her manuscript, December 4, 1951
Birthday card from Elva Morrison to her brother, August 9, 1954
Mother’s Day telegram from Wendal and Betty Smith to Mrs. Charles C. Smith, May 12,
1955
Box 6 Academic Records for Courses Taught at Camp Innisfree as Part of the University
of Oklahoma Extension Department
Folder
Correspondence, academic records, and fliers regarding courses at Camp Innisfree
1 A copy of page 14-15 from the 1937 edition of the University of Oklahoma Bulletin.
“Tentative Schedule for Extension Classes in Osage County.” Memo. The University of
Oklahoma Extension Class Department. Fall 1926.
“An Opportunity for Vacation and Study in the Rockies.” Flier for Camp Innisfree, no
date.
“University of Oklahoma Colorado Extension Camp.” Admission form and informational
sheet from 1933-34.
“Grades made at Innisfree Summer 1935.” Note by Etna Doop Smith, c. 1935.
“Semester Report Form.” Unfilled form from the University of Oklahoma, c. 1935.
“University of Oklahoma Summer Activities.” Sponsored by the Department of Public
Relations. Brochure. No date.
Bundle of ‘Undergraduate Extension Class Enrollment’ cards for Camp Innisfree,
Summer 1934.
Daily activity itinerary for summer at Camp Innisfree, c. 1934
Semester Report for Summer 1934, with student names and final grades.
Teaching Material
2 Modern Radio Writing Part One. Palmer Institute of Authorship. Hollywood, CA, 1942.
Modern Radio Writing Part Two. Palmer Institute of Authorship. Hollywood, CA, 1942.
Ellen Randolph: Daytime Serials for Women. By Margaret E. Sangster. Palmer Institute
of Authorship. Hollywood, CA, 1942.
The Adventures of General Shafter Parker and His Circus. By Hal Berger. Palmer
Institute of Authorship. Hollywood, CA, 1942.
3 Technical Writing Devices (two hard-bound folders encompassing 116 pages of assigned
reading material)
4 Elizabethan Drama
5 On the Structure of the Sentence and Paragraph
6 English 161 Syllabus and Teaching Notes
7 Story and Writing Exercises
Student Projects
8 ‘Project 1324’, author(s) unknown, no date
9 A review of The Enjoyment of Laughter by Max Eastman, review by Etna Doop Smith,
no date
A review of Tobacco Road by Kirkland & Caldwell, review author unknown, no date
A review of Yellow Jack by Howard, review author unknown, no date
Review of Brass Ankle by Hayward, review author unknown, no date
Winterset by Sherwood, review author unknown, no date
A review of Idiots Delight by Anderson, review by C. Borden Smith, no date
Disputed Passage by Lloyd Douglas, review author unknown, no date
Postal Clerks Wives Club by Sherman, review author unknown, no date
A review of Death Comes to the Archbishop by, review by Will Cather, review by Olga
Ludwick. (Originally provided by the WNAD Radio Book Club Program, October 9,
1934. 7:30 p.m.), c.1934
Famous Mothers by Olga Ludwick, no date.
Twin Sisters by Olga Ludwick, no date.
Etna Doop Smith’s Teaching and Writing Notes
10 ‘Works Progress XII’. Notepad with notes by Etna Doop Smith on story and writing
elements, no date.
‘Full Bloom 306’. Notepad with notes by Etna Doop Smith on story and writing
elements, labeled ‘Extension Work 1928-29’.
‘Technical Devices’. Notepad with notes by Etna Doop Smith on story and writing
elements, no date.
Box 7 Correspondence, Short Stories, Poems, Speeches and Publications about Camp
Innisfree, and Miscellaneous Notes, Logs, Notepads, and Publications
Folder
1. Correspondence 1952
Letter from Boyd Isenhart to Mrs. Charles C. Smith regarding the death of his wife,
January 2, 1952
Letter from Paul Hoffman, the Westminster Press, to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding
her manuscript, February 5, 1952
Letter from C.B. Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding Hazel’s driving
classes, April 25, 1952
Letters from Kay and Elaine Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding their school,
plans, and acquaintances, April 28, 1952
Letter from Paul Hoffman, the Westminster Press, to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding
her manuscript, May 8, 1952
Father’s Day card from C.B. Smith to Charles Clark Smith, June 9, 1952
Letter from Kay Smith to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her work and goals, June 11,
1952
Father’s Day card from Kay Smith to Dr. C.C. Smith, June 11, 1952
Letters from Elaine Smith to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her recent visit, July 8,
1952
Letter from Kay Smith to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her health, July 22, 1952
Telegram from Elaine Smith to C.C. Smith regarding the birth of James Lee, October 2,
1952
Holiday card from W.S. Campbell to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, December 16,
1952
Holiday card from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, December 19, 1952
2. Correspondence 1953-1954
Postcard and receipt from Maria Leiper, Simon and Schuster Inc., to Mrs. E.D. Smith
regarding her manuscript, April 2, 1953
Letter from Simon and Schuster, Inc. to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her manuscript,
May 1, 1953
Letter from C.W. McClure, MD to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding Elaine’s eye
surgeries, June 18, 1953
Letter from Amy to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding her move to New York state, July
27, 1953
Letter from Jim Cassel to Charles Clark Smith regarding C.B. Smith, October 6, 1953
Letter from W.S. Campbell to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her manuscript, October
12, 1953
Letter from John Foster Dulles, US Dept. of State, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith
regarding their political support, October 14, 1953
Letters from Joe O. Naylor, the Naylor Company, to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding her
manuscript, October 21, 1953
Letter from Kay Smith to Dr. C.C. Smith regarding her views on religion with a
photograph of her wedding and two crayon drawings, November 21, 1953
Letter from (Paul B. Sims?) to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith regarding his family and mutual
acquaintances, February 1, 1954
Letter from R. O’Brien to Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding their recent visit, February 9, 1954
Letter of thanks from George Reitemeier, Longmont Chamber of Commerce, to Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, March 13, 1954
Letter from Howard H. to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding his health and mutual
acquaintances, March 13, 1954
Letter from ‘Happy’ to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith regarding work and travel,
March 23, 1954
Letter from Carl Schaefer to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith regarding the death of Howard,
April 1, 1954
Letter from Joseph T. Kendrick to Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding his move back to the
U.S., April 22, 1954
Thank you card from ‘Rusty’ to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, June 8, 1954
Thank you card from Dave Bacon to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, June 27, 1954
Postcard from the (Reihles?) family to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith regarding their trip,
August 15, 1954
Thank you letter from Jeff Goodner to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, August 18,
1954
Telegram from ‘Steve’ to Dr. and Mrs. C. Smith regarding the birth of Kay’s son,
September 9, 1954
Letter (sender unknown) to Mr. and Mrs. Smith containing a newspaper clipping
regarding the death of John W. Stirling, September 11, 1954
3. Undated Correspondence A-O (sorted alphabetically by sender)
A-C
Christmas card from Amelia to the Smiths, no date.
Thank you card from Anna, no date.
Christmas Card from Arlie, Ruby, Sue & Kent, no date.
Small thank you card of thanks from Clara Bell to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, no date.
Birthday card from Ben to his father, c1948.
Greeting card from Carol, no date.
D-F
Christmas card from Ewing to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, no date.
G-I
Seasonal card from Alfred S. Goodale, no date.
Card from Harriette to the Smiths regarding how much they are missed, September 3,
year unknown.
Christmas card from Esther K. Harris, no date.
Seasonal card from John Hollister, no date
Christmas card from the Isenhart Family, no date.
J-L
Holiday season telegram from Jack to Mrs. C.C. Smith, December 20, year unknown.
Holiday season postcard from Jack and Gladys, no date.
Letter from Jack and Jonell to Mrs. Smith regarding catching up, November 22, year
unknown
Letter from Jack and Jonell to Mrs. Smith, September 7, year unknown.
Card from the Jones family regarding their trip to Oklahoma City, OK>, no date.
Mother’s Day card from Kay to Etna Doop Smith, no date.
Empty envelope from Mrs. J.T. Kendrick to Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith, no date.
Birthday card from Mrs. J.L. Knoop to Mrs. C.C. Smith, no date
Christmas card from Dorothy Leakes, no date.
Letter from Dr. and Mrs. Fred M. Letyloff regarding their stay at Camp Innisfree, no
date.
M-O
Christmas Card from Margie and Jesse, no date.
Easter Card from Marguerite, no date.
Christmas Card from Peter R. Marroney, no date.
Letter with newspaper clipping from Peter R. Marroney to Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding
his work, no date.
Telegram from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, no date.
Mother’s Day telegram from Peter R. Marroney to Mrs. Etna Doop Smith, no date
Mother’s Day card from Peter R. Marroney to Etna Doop Smith, no date.
Letter from Peter R. Marroney to Dr. and Mrs. Smith regarding his work, no date.
Birthday card from Maud, Lena, and Sudie to unknown, no date.
Christmas card from Evelyn Montgomery, no date.
Empty envelope from the National Policy Committee to Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Smith, no
date.
Christmas card from Nita and Beulah to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, no date.
Mailed advertisement from Walter S. Olsen (rug company) to Etna Doop Smith, no date.
Mailed advertisement from Walter S. Olsen (rug company) to Etna Doop Smith, no date.
Mailed advertisement from Walter S. Olsen (rug company) to Etna Doop Smith, no date.
Mailed advertisement from Walter S. Olsen (rug company) to Etna Doop Smith, no date.
4. Undated Correspondence A-O (sorted alphabetically by sender)
P-R
Empty envelope from Frank L. Gray Insurance Company with a note written on it from
the Quints to Dr. and Mrs. Smith, no date.
Christmas card from the Reihle’s family, no date.
S-T
Christmas card from Lois and Jessie Saxon, no date
Mother’s Day telegram from Betty and Wendal Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date.
Letter from Betty Smith to Joan regarding letter writing and the family, no date.
Father’s day card from Charles Borden Smith to CC Smith, no date.
Valentine’s Day card from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith, c. February 14,
1935
Empty envelope from Charles Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark Smith, no
date.
Mother’s Day card from Charles Borden Smith, Peter Marroney, and Hazel, to Etna Doop
Smith, no date.
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his travel, October
29(?), year unknown
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding the weather, November
12, year unknown
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding his new address,
November 16, year unknown
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Etna Doop Smith regarding job prospects, no date.
Letter from Charles Borden Smith to Mr. and Mrs. Smith regarding his stay in Maine and
job prospects, April 3, year unknown
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “Well here it is – 6:30 –
and…”.
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “Well I wish I were up in
the…”
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “Dinner over and will
visit,…”.
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “Well here I am back in the
city…”.
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “Well the day is over and…”.
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “No letter today, did not…”.
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “Six o’clock and we have…”.
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “Got two letters when I
came…”.
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “No letter today, I thought
sure…”.
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “Out at the Historical
Building…”.
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “Got two letters at once…”
Letter from CC Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date. Starts “Got two letters today. Hope
you…”.
Letter from Etna Doop Smith and Peter Marroney to unknown recipient, no date.
Mother’s Day card from Kay Smith to Etna Doop Smith, no date.
Empty envelope to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Smith, no date.
Card of friendship from Leone Sutherland and Lillian Clark to Dr. and Mrs. Smith, no
date
Easter Card from Tom and Harriette, no date.
Seasonal card from Patsy and Bud Thomas, no date.
Thank you card from Rose Tidwell to Mrs. Smith, no date.
U-Z
Seasonal card with renewal offer for Readers Digest, sender unknown, to Mr. and Mrs.
C.B. Smith, no date.
Card “The Golden Wish” from unknown sender, no recipient, no date.
Blank Christmas card, unknown sender and no recipient, no date.
Blank birthday card, unknown sender and no recipient, no date.
Blank seasonal card, unknown sender and no recipient, no date
Seasonal Card from unknown sender, no recipient or date.
A very small (approx. 1x2) piece of paper with writing on one side and a scenic sketch on
the other, no date.
Letter from Virginia to Mrs. Smith, no date.
5. Short Stories and Poems
Short Stories
“Lust for Life” by Irving Stone, no date; includes notes by Etna Doop Smith
“Audubon” by Etna Doop Smith, April 13, 1937.
“The Storm” by Wendal D. Smith, no date
“He Hoots” by ‘Smitty II’, no date
“Thanksgiving” by Violet Dean, no date.
Poems
Poem about Camp Innisfree, September 4, 1936
“To the St. Vrain Creek at Innisfree”, author unknown, no date.
“Then She Came” by Etna Doop Smith, no date.
“Alive”, author unknown, no date.
Untitled poem by John D. Hadsell, no date.
“A Prayer for a Very New Angel” by Violet Alleyn Starey, no date.
“They can conquer who think they can.” By Virgal, no date.
“My Heart, Being Hungry.” By Edna St. Vincent Millay, no date.
“Twilight Thoughts in the Arbuckle Mountains”, author unknown, no date.
“A Prayer” by Elsie Robinson, no date.
“Prayer” and “Pity Me Not” by (Loris?) Untermeyer, no date.
Multiple poems signed by students at Camp Innisfree, no date.
“In America” by Wang Si Shie-Young, September 4, 1948
Untitled poem about Camp Innisfree by Minnie Roy, November 26, 1937
“A Mother’s Plea.” By M. Cherniak, no date.
“We Who Remember Spring” by Millicent Hartman, no date.
Untitled book of 44 songs, no date.
6. Speeches and Publications about Camp Innisfree
“Innisfree – 50 Years of History, Memories and Reflections.” Speech by B.C. Goodwin,
Jr. at the Riverview ‘front yard’ (Riverview cabin at Camp Innisfree), August 3, 2007.
“Fifty Years of Innisfree: 1957-2007, A Festschrift Written by the Families.” By Karen
Crutchfield, August 3, 2007.
“History of the Wesley Foundation, University of Oklahoma, 1951-1953.” By B.C.
Goodwin, Jr. c. September 22, 2008. (In hard-bound black binder)
Allenspark Wind (Monthly journal for the Allenspark area, Colorado)
Vol. 30, No. 11, December 2003
Vol. 30, No. 12, January 2004
Vol. 31, No. 1, February 2004
Vol. 31, No. 2, March 2004
Vol. 31, No. 3, April 2004
Vol. 31, No. 4, May 2004
Vol. 31, No. 5, June 2004
Vol. 31, No. 7, August 2004
Vol. 31, No.8, September 2004
Vol. 31, No. 9, October 2004
Vol. 31, No. 10, November 2004
Vol. 31, No. 11, December 2004
Vol. 31, No. 12, January 2004
Vol. 32, No. 1, February 2005
Vol. 32, No. 2, March 2005
Vol. 32, No. 3, April 2005
Vol. 32, No. 4, May 2005
Vol. 32, No. 5, June 2005
Vol. 32, No. 10, November 2005
Vol. 32, No. 12, January 2006
Vol. 33, No. 2, March 2006
Vol. 33, No. 6, July 2006
Vol. 33, No. 10, November 2006
Vol. 33, No. 11, December 2006
Vol. 34, No. 5, June 2007
Vol. 34, No. 11, December 2007
7. Miscellaneous Notes
Handwritten excerpt from “On Some of Life’s Ideals” by William James, with additional
notes and commentary, no author or date.
Petition for soda signed by numerous guests of Camp Innisfree, June 25, 1936
Torn piece of an envelope with selective service board information, no date.
Small handwritten note with book citation information on it, no date.
Handwritten schedule with bus and train timetable brochures for trip to Bridgeport, ME.,
c. 1938
Pages from a log book for the St. Vrain Innisfree group, c. Summer 1950.
“Union Pacific Old Timers No. 4 Theme Song” lyric sheet, no author or date.
Untitled list of names and a two-day schedule, c. 1933-1934
Untitled research notes on the geological origins of the St. Vrain Canyon by VerWiche,
c1930
Untitled note cards with room rental rates and daily schedules for Camp Innisfree, no
date.
Untitled note with schedule for daily activities for Camp Innisfree, c. 1938
Untitled speech by Ms. Jessie Younger, March 25, 1937; with editing notes by Etna Doop
Smith.
An inventory and cost breakdown of various household items, by room, no date.
8. Miscellaneous logs and records
Personal Account Booklet. The First National Bank and Trust Co. Oklahoma City, OK.
Property of Etna Doop Smith, no date.
Address Book of Mrs. Jonathon H. Sayer, no date.
Address book titled ‘Memorandum’, property of Wendal Smith, with budget notes in
back, no date.
Address book titled ‘Record’ for St. Vrain Innisfree, c. 1950
Guest log book for St. Vrain Innisfree, c. 1939
‘New England Shipbuilding Corp.’ ID Badge #17585, issued to Charles C. Smith, no
date.
9. Miscellaneous notepads
‘Workman’s Time Book’ used as a notepad by Etna Doop Smith, no date
‘Co-Ed Note Book No. 2115’ with notes regarding a family gathering, c. 1949
Untitled notepad with notes by Etna Doop Smith, no date.
Untitled notepad with notes on the Bible, no date (hard-bound black leather)
10. Miscellaneous
Publications
“Conoco – Passport through Conocoland no. 1014415” issued to Etna Doop Smith, with
mileage records, May 18-20, 1937
The Acts: Translated Out of the Greek. Thomas Nelson & Sons. New York, 1901.
Chi Delta Phi Constitution, July 1, 1923. Containing a Pi Gamma Mu brochure and an
authorization receipt for a key to be given to Etna Doop Smith, November 30, 1927.
Memorial Record book for the passing of Christine Smith, March 7, 1912.
The Story of My Life. By Edyth Thomas Wallace, no date.
Sociability Songs for Community – School Home. By Homer A. Rodeheaver. Rodeheaver
Co. Chicago, 1928
Fun at Parties: Games and Stunts that put Pep in any Party. [s.l., s.n., n.d.]
Alka-Seltzer Song Book. Miles Laboratories, Inc. Indiana, 1937.
The Original Liberty Songster: Here’s the Latest 350 Popular Radio, Stage, and Screen
Songs. The Liberty Songster No. 282, n.d.
Unused Postcards
South Pier - Port Aransas, TX.
Oil Tankers at Dock and Ferry Boat “Nellie B.” - Port Aransas, TX.
South Fishing Pier - Port Aransas, TX.
Fishing Fleet at Port Aransas, TX.
Fishing from the Jetty at Port Aransas, TX.
Central City, CO Virginia Canon Switchback
Untitled postcard with black & white image of two men in a horse drawn buggy.
Camp Innisfree – Innisfree Calling Home invitation / postcard (two copies)
Untitled postcard with a black & white image of a woman in tall bushes (four copies)
Newspaper Clippings
“German Dream of World Conquest Shattered.” The Denver Post. Monday, May 7, 1945.
“Ceramics Forging Ahead.” September 6, 1936.
“Smiths Hosts to Large Group at Party Here.” The Norman Transcript. No date.
“Fairly Personal.” c.1940
The Daily Oklahoman. Sunday, November 11, 1945.
“Contestants Read Lips in City Tournaments.” The Daily Oklahoman. Saturday, April
18, 1935.
“Good Geology Students Rate Houses. But Men Only Tents for Field Trips.” The
Oklahoma Daily. c. 1937.
“Fairly Personal.” Oklahoma City Times. January 5, 1940.