Background
Small, Lawrence M. was born on September 14, 1941 in New York City.
Small, Lawrence M. was born on September 14, 1941 in New York City.
Bachelor in Spanish Literature with highest honors, Brown University, 1963. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Morehouse College. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Brown University.
Doctor Public Service (honorary), American University, 2002. Doctor Arts & Sciences (honorary), Dickinson College, 2004. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), College St. Rose, Albany.
Management trainee Citibank, Chile, 1964, senior executive in charge commercial banking, information technical, human resources and worldwide corporation banking Chile, vice chairman, chairman executive committee, 1964-1991. President, chief operating officer Fannie Mae, Washington, 1991-2000. Secretary Smithsonian Institution, 2000—2007.
Creator National Air and Space Museum Smithsonian Institution, creator National Museum American Indians. Board directors Chubb Corporation, Marriott International, Paramount Communications Inc.
Board trustees Spanish Repertory Theatre, John F. Kennedy Center Performing Arts, Washington, National Gallery Art, Washington, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Trustee emeritus Brown University, 1984—1990, Morehouse College, Atlanta, 1973—1999, Collegiate School, Mount Sinai-New York University Medical Center and Health Systems, Joffrey Ballet, American Women's Economic Development Corporation, International Executive Service Corps, Institute de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa, Barcelona, Greater New York Councils of Boy Scouts of America. Member Committee for Preservation of the White House, Washington.
Married Sandra Small. 2 children.