James Almer Smith

Background

Smith,, James Almer was born on May 30, 1923 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of James Almer and Carrie Elizabeth (Moten) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Howard University, 1947. Doctor of Medicine, Howard University, 1948.

Career

Staff psychiatrist Hartley Salmon Child Guidance Center, Hartford, Connecticut, 1955-1960. Associate psychiatrist Child Guidance Clinic Springfield, Massachusetts, 1960-1983. Consultant psychiatrist Gandara Mental Health Center, Springfield, since 1984.

Medical director Kolburne School, New Marlborough, Massachusetts, since 1969. Consultant psychiatrist Children's Services Hartford, 1956—1960, Children's Study Center, Springfield, since 1960, W. W. Johnson Center, Springfield, since 1979. Board directors Hampden Mental health District, Springfield, since 1968.

Achievements

• Diplomate American Board Psychiatry and Neurology.

Politics

Christians should engage the culture through discipleship and through participation in the democratic political process in order to fulfill the kingdom mandate taught in the Bible.

Views

A true Christian should help those in need, regardless of religious affiliation.

Membership

Board directors Springfield Commn Human Relations, 1961—1962, Negro Catholic Scholarship Fund Springfield, since 1976. Fellow: Society Psychoanalytic Physicians, American Association Psychoanalytic Physicians (president 1979-1981), American Orthopsychiat. Association; member: American Society Psychoanalytic Physicians, American Psychiatric Association, Squires of Springfield 1980-1981, Sigma Pi Phi.

Connections

Married Elsie Mae Brooks. Children: James III, Roger, Margo, Melanie.

Father:

James Almer Smith

Mother:

Carrie Elizabeth (Moten) Smith

Spouse:

Elsie Mae Brooks

child:

James III Smith,

child:

Melanie Smith,

child:

Margo Smith,

child:

Roger Smith,