Smith, William C. (William Cunningham), 1871-1943

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William Cunningham Smith (1871-1943) was born in Greensboro and educated at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He attended graduate school at Harvard University and the University of Wisconsin. In 1900 he came to the State Normal and Industrial College (now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro) as a professor of English, and in 1904 he became head of the department. In 1905 Dr. Smith became Dean of the College, in 1915 Dean of the Faculty, and in 1922 Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. During his tenure at the College he was chairman of chapel and conducted devotional services. He also served as an extension lecturer. In addition to his work as a professor, Dr. Smith was in demand as a local speaker. He taught the men's bible class at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, and gave a very popular series of lectures on Robert Browning under the auspices of the literature division of the Woman's Club of Greensboro. He also edited a memorial volume on Charles Duncan McIver, and was the author of a number of other publications, including Studies in American Authors, The Literary Study of the Bible, Christ the Teacher, and other articles and pamphlets concerning Bible study. Dr. Smith was married to Gertrude Allen of Greensboro. They had four daughters and a son. He retired in 1941 after 41 years of active service for the College.

From the description of William Cunningham Smith papers, 1897-1952. (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 613673469

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creatorOf Smith, William Cunningham, 1871-1943. [Charles Duncan McIver, scrapbook], bulk 1906 / compiled by William Cunningham Smith. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, UNCG University Libraries
referencedIn Walter Hines Page letters from various correspondents, American period Houghton Library
creatorOf Smith, William C. (William Cunningham), 1871-1943. William Cunningham Smith papers, 1897-1952. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, UNCG University Libraries
creatorOf Rankin, E. R. (Edgar Ralph). Material concerning the life and work of the late Doctor Thomas Hume. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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