Dora V. Smith papers

Collection

Identifier: ua00782

Staff Only

Abstract

Collection contains the papers of Dora V. Smith, Professor Emeritus of General Education at the University of Minnesota. Materials include correspondence, certificates, and records regarding the Delta Kappa Gamma society and the College of Education.

Dates

1950-1960s

Creator

Smith, Dora V. (Dora Valentine), 1893-1985 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Use of Materials

Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright

Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law Title 17, U.S. Code. Requests to publish should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives.

Biographical Note

Dora Valentine Smith was born on February 14, 1893 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She earned a B.A. (1916), M.A. (1919), and Ph.D. (1928) from the University of Minnesota. (1) From 1917-1928 Smith was an instructor in the University High School. In 1928, Smith joined the College of Education as an Assistant Professor of General Education, and was later promoted to Associate Professor (1932) and Professor of Education (1937). (2)

Smith was a leader in developing the English curriculum of secondary schools throughout the country. From 1945-1958, she served as director and editor of the National Council of Teachers of English study of the English curriculum for students in kindergarten through graduate school.

Dr. Dora V. Smith retired as Professor Emeritus in 1958. She passed away on January 28, 1985. (3)

References:

(1) Commencement Program, 1916; Commencement Program, 1919; Commencement Program, 1928
(2) Budgets, 1928-1929; Board of Regents Minutes, June 28, 1932; Budgets, 1937-1938
(3) Minutes: Student and University Senate: February 14, 1985.