Elizabeth Reitell Smith Papers 1953-1987

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Elizabeth Reitell Smith Papers 1953-1987

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This collection contains materials relevant to Elizabeth Smith’s work as a Montana wilderness and environmental activist. The bulk of the materials includes research, newsletters, drafts of speeches, position papers and correspondence between 1965 and 1980.

19.5 linear feet

eng,

University of Montana--Missoula Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections

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Montana Wilderness Association

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Smith, Elizabeth Reitell

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Elizabeth "Liz" Reitell Smith was born on September 11, 1920 in Elmira, New York to Charles and Jane Reitell. Smith graduated from the Lincoln School of Teachers College in New York City in 1937 and graduated from Bennington’s College in Bennington, Vermont in 1941 with a bachelor of arts degree. She majored in theatre design and minored in dance and drama literature. In subsequent years Smith designed costumes for a dance group, spent three years in the Army Air Corps during World ...