About Wilfred I. Smith
Lived 1919 – 1998 (aged 79). Wilfred I. Smith was a Canadian archivist.
Wilfred I. "Wilf" Smith (May 20, 1919 – July 28, 1998) was a Canadian public servant and Dominion Archivist from 1970 to 1984.
Smith joined the Public Archives of Canada in Ottawa in 1950. He was chief of the Manuscript Division (1963–1964), director of the Historical Branch (1964–1965), Assistant Dominion Archivist (1965–1968) and Acting Dominion Archivist (1968–1970). From 1970 to 1984, he was Dominion Archivist.
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Who was Wilfred I. Smith?
Canadian archivist (1919–1998)
When was Wilfred I. Smith born?
Wilfred I. Smith was born on 20 May 1919 in Port La Tour.
When did Wilfred I. Smith die?
Wilfred I. Smith died on 28 July 1998.
What was Wilfred I. Smith's occupation?
Wilfred I. Smith was an archivist.
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Wilfred I. Smith was Canadian.
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