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Robert P. Smith was born on April 7, 1963, in [[Grovepoint|Grove Point]], Ohio. Smith spent his childhood on a farm with his large family, including his parents from England, three brothers, and two sisters.<ref name=":1">Robert P. Smith Papers, 1888 – 1950. Archives and Special Collections, Montana State University Library, Bozeman, MT.</ref> Smith received his degrees in Liberal Arts and Science in 1886 from [[Ohio Normal University]].<ref name=":0" /> From [[Ohio Wesleyan University]], Smith would then receive his [[Doctor of Divinity|Doctorate of Divinity]] in 1895.<ref name=":0" /> On June 15, 1893, Smith married Jennie Patrick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FamilySearch.org |url=https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LB76-C87/rev-robert-philip-smith-1863-1945 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=ancestors.familysearch.org}}</ref> Later, they would have two children, Ruth Smith Linfield, and Lois Smith.<ref name=":0" /> |
Robert P. Smith was born on April 7, 1963, in [[Grovepoint|Grove Point]], Ohio. Smith spent his childhood on a farm with his large family, including his parents (Stephen and Abigail) from England, three brothers, and two sisters.<ref name=":1">Robert P. Smith Papers, 1888 – 1950. Archives and Special Collections, Montana State University Library, Bozeman, MT.</ref> Smith received his degrees in Liberal Arts and Science in 1886 from [[Ohio Normal University]].<ref name=":0" /> From [[Ohio Wesleyan University]], Smith would then receive his [[Doctor of Divinity|Doctorate of Divinity]] in 1895.<ref name=":0" /> On June 15, 1893, Smith married Jennie Patrick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FamilySearch.org |url=https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LB76-C87/rev-robert-philip-smith-1863-1945 |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=ancestors.familysearch.org}}</ref> Later, they would have two children, Ruth Smith Linfield, and Lois Smith.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Career and Retirement == |
== Career and Retirement == |
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Smith first left Ohio to teach Greek at [[Intermountain Union Panthers|Intermountain Union]] in [[Billings, Montana|Billings]], Montana. However, from 1908 to 1915, he served as president of [[Kansas Wesleyan University|Kansas Wesleyan]] before moving back to Montana to serve as a pastor across the state for over 30 years.<ref name=":0" /> During this time, Smith traveled to [[Edinburgh]], Scotland to attend the Rotary International Convention in 1921. Smith retired in 1930, yet continued to serve the [[Bozeman Methodist Episcopal Church]], [[West Yellowstone Church]], and the [[Deaconess Hospital (Bozeman, Montana)|Deaconess Hospital]] as a member of their Board of Directors.<ref name=":0" /> After only a year serving as a trustee at this hospital, his 1916 report for its 50th anniversary prompted construction of a new hospital completed by 1920.<ref name=":1" /> Around this time especially, the surrounding public seemed generally interested in his public speaking, with reports of him being "called upon 216 times for College, High School, and Patriotic addresses outside his own charges."<ref name=":1" /> One of his most popular lectures was "Lincoln, the Man," which was requested 65 times by different organizations and people, and inspired the third, most extensive biography on Smith, which was written in December 1965 as a term paper.<ref name=":1" /> Around August 31-September 1, 1945, Smith died, and in this same year, the second of three biographies was written about him.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> |
Smith first left Ohio to teach Greek at [[Intermountain Union Panthers|Intermountain Union]] in [[Billings, Montana|Billings]], Montana. When the college was reported to have been facing severe debt in 1903, Smith became chancellor of [[Montana Wesleyan University]], and then its president in 1907. However, from 1908 to 1915, he served as president of [[Kansas Wesleyan University|Kansas Wesleyan]] before moving back to Montana to serve as a pastor across the state for over 30 years.<ref name=":0" /> During this time, Smith traveled to [[Edinburgh]], Scotland to attend the Rotary International Convention in 1921. Smith retired in 1930, yet continued to serve the [[Bozeman Methodist Episcopal Church]], [[West Yellowstone Church]], and the [[Deaconess Hospital (Bozeman, Montana)|Deaconess Hospital]] as a member of their Board of Directors.<ref name=":0" /> After only a year serving as a trustee at this hospital, his 1916 report for its 50th anniversary prompted construction of a new hospital completed by 1920.<ref name=":1" /> Around this time especially, the surrounding public seemed generally interested in his public speaking, with reports of him being "called upon 216 times for College, High School, and Patriotic addresses outside his own charges."<ref name=":1" /> One of his most popular lectures was "Lincoln, the Man," which was requested 65 times by different organizations and people, and inspired the third, most extensive biography on Smith, which was written in December 1965 as a term paper.<ref name=":1" /> Around August 31-September 1, 1945, Smith died, and in this same year, the second of three biographies was written about him.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> |
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Smith's written work mostly includes religious [[Tract (literature)|tracts]] and books.<ref name=":0" /> Two of these publications include "The Spiritual Value of Work" and "Religious Optimism."<ref name=":1" /> Collections of Robert P. Smith's works and biographical documents can be found at [[Montana State University Archives and Special Collections|Montana State University's Archives and Special Collections]]. |
Smith's written work mostly includes religious [[Tract (literature)|tracts]] and books.<ref name=":0" /> Two of these publications include "The Spiritual Value of Work" and "Religious Optimism."<ref name=":1" /> Collections of Robert P. Smith's works and biographical documents can be found at [[Montana State University Archives and Special Collections|Montana State University's Archives and Special Collections]]. |
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| Born | April 7, 1863 Grove Port, Ohio |
| Died | 1945 (aged 81–82) |
| Education | Liberal Arts and Science, Ohio Normal University 1886 Doctorate of Divinity, Ohio Wesleyan University 1895 |
| Known for | Writing and pastoring |
| Spouse | Jennie Patrick (married 1893-1945) |
| Children | Ruth Smith Linfield, Lois Smith Linfield |
Reverend Robert Phillip Smith (1863-1945) was an educator, pastor, and published writer who spent most of his life between Ohio and Montana.[1]
Early life
Robert P. Smith was born on April 7, 1963, in Grove Point, Ohio. Smith spent his childhood on a farm with his large family, including his parents (Stephen and Abigail) from England, three brothers, and two sisters.[2] Smith received his degrees in Liberal Arts and Science in 1886 from Ohio Normal University.[1] From Ohio Wesleyan University, Smith would then receive his Doctorate of Divinity in 1895.[1] On June 15, 1893, Smith married Jennie Patrick.[3] Later, they would have two children, Ruth Smith Linfield, and Lois Smith.[1]
Career and Retirement
Smith first left Ohio to teach Greek at Intermountain Union in Billings, Montana. When the college was reported to have been facing severe debt in 1903, Smith became chancellor of Montana Wesleyan University, and then its president in 1907. However, from 1908 to 1915, he served as president of Kansas Wesleyan before moving back to Montana to serve as a pastor across the state for over 30 years.[1] During this time, Smith traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland to attend the Rotary International Convention in 1921. Smith retired in 1930, yet continued to serve the Bozeman Methodist Episcopal Church, West Yellowstone Church, and the Deaconess Hospital as a member of their Board of Directors.[1] After only a year serving as a trustee at this hospital, his 1916 report for its 50th anniversary prompted construction of a new hospital completed by 1920.[2] Around this time especially, the surrounding public seemed generally interested in his public speaking, with reports of him being "called upon 216 times for College, High School, and Patriotic addresses outside his own charges."[2] One of his most popular lectures was "Lincoln, the Man," which was requested 65 times by different organizations and people, and inspired the third, most extensive biography on Smith, which was written in December 1965 as a term paper.[2] Around August 31-September 1, 1945, Smith died, and in this same year, the second of three biographies was written about him.[1][2]
Smith's written work mostly includes religious tracts and books.[1] Two of these publications include "The Spiritual Value of Work" and "Religious Optimism."[2] Collections of Robert P. Smith's works and biographical documents can be found at Montana State University's Archives and Special Collections.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Robert P. Smith Papers - Archives West". archiveswest.orbiscascade.org. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ a b c d e f Robert P. Smith Papers, 1888 – 1950. Archives and Special Collections, Montana State University Library, Bozeman, MT.
- ^ "FamilySearch.org". ancestors.familysearch.org. Retrieved 2023-10-12.