Hamilton, Ohio
News Death NoticeSMITH, Dwight L. passed away May 6, 2010 at Woodland Country Manor. He was born April 11, 1918, in West Elkton, OH, a son of Rev. Clarence and Mary Smith. He held a B.A. degree from Indiana Central College, an M.A. and Ph.D. from Indiana University, and an Honorary Litt.D....
Read MoreWe send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dwight Smith. His contributions to the body of western history knowledge will stand as his best memorial.
Kathleen Mero
Board of Directors
The John Marsh Historic Trust
Contra Costa County, California
Kathleen Mero
May 13, 2010 | Concord, CA
I regret I was unable to be at Dwight's funeral, but didn't learn of his death until several hours after it was over. Dwight was instrumental in establishing, and then making functional, the Institute of Environmental Sciences, which I directed for a number of years. We maintained contact over the years, although not always frequently. I last saw him in December, 2009, when I took lunch to him, and we talked for several hours. He was sharp as a tack, as always, and had great insights. I prize...
Gene Willeke
May 12, 2010 | Oxford, OH
I never met Dr. Smith, but read and re-read many of his edited works on mining in Glen Canyon as I completed my dissertation on Southern Utah environmental history. When circumstances moved me to Central Ohio, I further realized the sheer treasure trove of documents that he left in Special Collections at Miami University, and spent many hours pouring over them. I wish I could have met him. Best wishes to the family, and may you rest in peace, Dr. Smith.
Paul Nelson
May 11, 2010 | Columbus, OH
Dr. Smith was one of my best history
professors at Miami. He also sat for
my orals board for my master's
degree. I enjoyed his classes and
was a great teacher. Lots of nice
memories thinking of his teaching. May
he rest in peace.
Hal Shepherd
May 10, 2010 | Cortez, CO
Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Steve&Sue wilson
May 08, 2010 | Loudonville, OH
His senior history class was one of the reasons I decided to become a librarian. He was a great (and tough) historian and professor as well as a great bibliographer.
Jenny Presnell
May 07, 2010 | Oxford, OH
Cousin Greg & family-Gary & I were very saddened by the loss of Uncle Dwight. He is basking in the glow of our heavenly father and walking the streets of glory with grandpa, grandma, Aunt Jane, my brother Jimmy, and my dad (your uncle) and all the other family members that he spent years researching. Our hearts go out to you. May God bless you and keep you. Love cousin Becki & Gary Sauer
Rebecca Sauer
May 07, 2010 | Kettering, OH
