James W. Smith Betsill papers 1953-2002 (1954-1958 ; 1997-1998 ; 2002).

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James W. Smith Betsill papers 1953-2002 (1954-1958 ; 1997-1998 ; 2002).

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The James W. Smith Betsill papers are housed in two archival boxes and are arranged alphabetically. The papers include diplomas, news clipings, personal materials, resolutions, proclamations and memorabilia. These records have information on the basketball career of Betsill from 1954-1960, his participation in the calming of the Hazelwood riots in 1969 and his work as Western Regional Director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Corrections Education from 1972-1997.

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Walton, Tonya C.

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Heggs, Michelle C. Betsill.

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Franciscan University (Ohio)

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Betsill, Mary Harris.

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Betsill, Tracey R.

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Smith, James.

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James Smith was a printer's apprentice in Virginia. From the description of James Smith reminiscences, 1840-1843. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244007371 Epithet: of Add MS 27925 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001199.0x0002d5 Schoolteacher, member of the 9th Michigan Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army, and farmer; of Romeo (Macomb Co.), Mich. From the description ...

Betsill, James W. Smith, 1934-2002.

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James W. Smith Betsill was a famous basketball player, union activist and administrator in the surrounding regions of Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in the second half of the twentieth century. In the 1950s, he was a star basketball player who played for the Steubenville Barons. He was offered a chance to play for the Boston Celtics after college, but he played for the All-Army Team from 1958-1960 when he was drafted. He helped settle the Hazelwood riots in 1969. In 1972, he became Western Regional D...

Pennsylvania. Bureau of Corrections.

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Betsill, James P.

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Betsill, Michael E.

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University of Steubenville

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