Background
Smith, Irving Norman was born on October 28, 1909 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Ernest Norman and Bessie (Irving) Smith.
Smith, Irving Norman was born on October 28, 1909 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Ernest Norman and Bessie (Irving) Smith.
Graduate, Lakefield College School, 1928; Doctor of Laws.
Reporter, Ottawa Journal, 1929-1932; reporter, editor, Canada Press, various Canada cities, London, New York City, 1932-1939; associate editor, Ottawa Journal, 1939-1967; editor, president, Ottawa Journal, 1967-1973.
Member Northwest Territories Council, 1961-1964. Chairman Ottawa Community Chest, 1962l board directors Lakefield (Ontario) College School, from 1945. Board of Governors Carleton U., from 1974.
Member Canada Press (president 1970-1972), Commonwealth Press Union (chairman Can.sect. 1960-1965), Canada Geography Society (director), Rideau Club, Royal Ottawa Golf Club, Ottawa Ski Club, Canada Club (president 1958-1959) (Ottawa).
Married Mary Frances O'Neil, May 26, 1936.