About Clara Kathleen Smith
Lived 1911 – 2004 (aged 93). Clara Kathleen Smith was a Canadian poet, writer and pedagogue.
Clara Kathleen "Kay" Smith (April 30, 1911 – September 18, 2004) was a Canadian poet in New Brunswick.
Biography The daughter of Charles Weber Smith and Margaret Mirey, she was born in Saint John, New Brunswick and was educated there and at Mount Allison Ladies' College. She grew up as an only child, her only brother having died shortly before her birth. Smith published her first poem at the age of 14. After completing her education, she taught school in Saint John until 1940. From 1940 to 1942, she taught at Alma College in St. Thomas, Ontario. Smith then returned to Saint John and taught at Saint John Vocational School for almost 30 years.
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Who was Clara Kathleen Smith?
Canadian poet (1911-2004)
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Clara Kathleen Smith was born on 30 April 1911 in Saint John.
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Clara Kathleen Smith died on 18 September 2004 in Hampton.
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Clara Kathleen Smith was a poet, writer and pedagogue.
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Clara Kathleen Smith was Canadian.
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