Jewels in Her Crown: Treasures of Columbia University Libraries Special Collections

135.  Amanda Smith (1837-1915).  An Autobiography: the story of the Lord's dealing with Mrs. Amanda Smith, the Colored Evangelist; containing an account of her life and work of faith, and her travels in America, England, Ireland, Scotland, India and Africa, as an Independent Missionary. Chicago: Meyer and Brother, 1893. Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Amanda Smith's Autobiography reflects a remarkable career. This is the first edition of her often-reprinted narrative. The Burke Library was supported by the interest and knowledge of the late Professor James M. Washington in building this area of the collection.