Background

Son of William F. (in sales) and Helen (Todd) Smith, Mr. Smith was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, on November 21, 1957.

Education

F. Todd Smith was a graduate of University of Missouri—Columbia, from which he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1979. In 1983 he finished his studies at University of South Dakota with Master of Arts. He also graduated from Tulane University in 1989, obtaining Doctor of Philosophy.

Career

From 1987 till 1988 Mr. Smith worked at Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, instructor in history. He joined the staff of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, serving as a historian at Museum of Geoscience between 1988 and 1989. In 1990-1991 Mr. Smith was an instructor in history Austin Community College, Austin, TX.

F. Todd Smith held the post of an assistant professor of history at Xavier University of New Orleans during 1991-1996. In 1996 he was appointed assistant professor of history at University of West Florida, Pensacola. In 1988 Mr. Smith becamw an instructor at University of Oklahoma.

He was a contributor of articles and reviews to history journals, including Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Louisiana History, New Mexico Historical Review, Great Plains Journal, American Historical Review, and Journal of the Early Republic as well as several books.

Achievements

• F. Todd Smith is a distinguished author of several books. His works have been numerously awarded.

Works

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  • From Dominance to Disappearance: The Indians of Texas and the Near Southwest, 1786-1859 2008
  • The Caddo Indians: Tribes at the Convergence of Empires, 1542-1854 1995
  • The Caddos, the Wichitas, and the United States, 1846-1901 1996
  • The Wichita Indians: Traders of Texas and the Southern Plains, 1540-1845 2000

Connections

F. Todd Smith got married to H. Sophie Burton on May 22, 1994.

Father:

William F. Smith

Mother:

Helen (Todd) Smith

Wife:

H. Sophie Burton