About the Author

My name is Katrina Smith and I am a senior majoring in Historic Preservation and History at the University of Mary Washington. My passion lies in the preservation of historic structures and Indigenous Studies. Last semester I completed my undergraduate thesis, The Taking of Indigenous Land for the Creation of Yellowstone National Park.

I am the Vice President of the History and American Studies Club, Secretary of the Historic Preservation Club, a Writing Center Consultant, and a History and American Studies Department Student Aide.