Background
Smith, Walter Douglas was born on November 17, 1918 in Harriman, Tennessee, United States. Son of Walter Blaine and Jeanetta Mae (Scarborough) Smith.
Smith, Walter Douglas was born on November 17, 1918 in Harriman, Tennessee, United States. Son of Walter Blaine and Jeanetta Mae (Scarborough) Smith.
Bachelor of Arts, Lincoln Memorial U., Harrogate, Tennessee, 1943; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1950.
Faculty psychology, Florida State University, 1950-1959; dean college, professor psychology, Winthrop College, Rock Hill, South Carolina., 1959-1966; vice president academic affairs, dean of faculty, Winthrop College, 1966-1968; president, Salisbury (Maryland.) State College, 1968-1970; president, Francis Marion College, Florence, South Carolina., 1970-1983.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Psychological Association.
Married Rhondda Verle Miller, April 5, 1947. Children: Ian Douglas Miller, Walter Henry.