Smith, Retha Parcell, 1903-1976.
Educator. B.A. from Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon (1928). Taught school in Oregon (1930-43). Carried out research for book on 19th century copper mining in California with emphasis on Calaveras, Humboldt and Modoc counties (1944-1968). Transcribed newspaper articles relevant to this work. Also collected information on other topics, notably history Congregational Church in northern California. Assisted by teacher husband, Leroy Dee Smith.
From the description of Retha and Leroy Smith papers, 1856-1956, 1860-1890. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 35309449
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| creatorOf | Smith, Retha Parcell, 1903-1976. Retha and Leroy Smith papers, 1856-1956, 1860-1890. | University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library |
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| associatedWith | Barstow, F. O. | person |
| associatedWith | Smith, Homer. | person |
| associatedWith | Smith, Leroy Dee. | person |
| associatedWith | Stockton and Copperopolis Railroad. | corporateBody |
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| San Joaquin County (Calif.) |
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| Congregational churches |
| Copper mines and mining |
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