Background
Smith, Melvin T. was born on June 15, 1928 in Cowley, Wyoming, United States. Son of Heman T. and Edetha (Thomas) Smith.
Smith, Melvin T. was born on June 15, 1928 in Cowley, Wyoming, United States. Son of Heman T. and Edetha (Thomas) Smith.
Student, Northwest Community College Junior College, 1957. Bachelor in Education, University Wyoming, 1959. Master of Arts in American Studies, University Wyoming, 1960.
Postgraduate, Brigham Young University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Brigham Young University, 1972.
Graduate student instructor Brigham Young University, 1963—1965. Associate professor history, department head Dixie Junior College, St. George, Utah, 1965—1969. Historian Utah State History Society, Salt Lake City, 1969—1971, director, since 1971, Preservation Office.
Member State Records Committee, State Library. Commission, Utah Endowment Humanities, National Conference State History Preservation, Mormon Pioneer National History Trail Advisory Council. City judge Justice Peace, Washington, 1967—1969.
Active Democratic political campaigns. Member of National Pony Express Association, Mormon, Western History Association, National Council Public History (officer, board directors), Utah State History Society, Mormon History Association (past president), American Association State and Local History.
Married Marlene Threet, December 30, 1952 (divorced). Children: Heman T., Dione, Lyn, Danet, Dirk, Keri, Tana, Renele, Keil. Married Gail Hilton, August 8, 1981.