Frederick Rutledge Smith

Background

Smith, Frederick Rutledge was born on April 5, 1925 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of Frederick Rutledge and Mary Burton (Hale) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Alabama, 1946. Master of Arts, University Alabama, 1948.

Career

Assistant to managing editor, Charm magazine, Street & Smith Public Company, 1948-1949; associate editor, True magazine, 1949-1954; senior editor, Sports Illustrated magazine, New York City, 1954-1969; editor in chief, American Home magazine, New York City, 1969-1973; editor, public, Photo World magazine, New York City, 1973-1974; editor, Photography Year, 1975; editor, Time-Life, New York City, 1974-1975; series editor, Time-Life Books, 1975-1976; vice president editorial director, East/West Network (publications), New York City, 1976-1978; editor in chief, East/West Network (publications), Los Angeles, 1978-1982; vice president, public, East/West Network (publications), New York City, 1982-1987; president, East/West Network (publications), New York City, 1987-1990; public chief books division, editor at large, East/West Network (publications), New York City, 1990-1992.

Achievements

• Frederick Rutledge Smith has been listed as a notable writer, editor, publisher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to Second lieutenant United States Army Air Force, World World War World War II. Member American Society Magazine Ediitors, Society American Travel Writers. M C.

Connections

Father:

Frederick Rutledge Smith

Mother:

Mary Burton (Hale) Smith