Diary, 1929

This collection consists of four small diaries, three owned and authored by self-taught artist Lewis Smith. The diaries provide insights into Lewis Smith’s life that are hard to trace elsewhere. Entries often point to his daily life, weather, business and personal travel, observations, and activities. The entries are typically rather short, usually under four sentences. The largest, and most recent diary is a "Five Year Diary," where the author can easily compare their day's log with what they had done in previous years on that day. At least one diary documents Smith talking about his artistic practice. The earliest dated diary was authored by his father, Howard E. Smith.