Background
Barton, Walter Earl was born on July 29, 1906 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Alfred John and Bertha Marion (Kalish) Barton.
Barton, Walter Earl was born on July 29, 1906 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Alfred John and Bertha Marion (Kalish) Barton.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1928; Doctor of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1931; Doctor of Science (honorary), University Illinois, Chicago, 1975.
Resident and all posts to acting superintendent, Worcester (Massachusetts) Eastern State Hospital, 1931-1942;
fellow in neurology, Queen Square, London, 1938;
superintendent, Boston Eastern State Hospital, 1945-1963;
medical director, American Psychiatric Association, Washington, 1963-1974;
director, president, American Board of Psychiatry, Evanston, Illinois, 1962-1970;
clinical professor, Boston University Medical School, 1952-1996;
professor, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, N.H., since 1974;
consultant staff, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, since 1974. Consultant Sibley, Washington, National Institute of Mental Health, Rockville, Maryland., 1963-1964. Board trusteesJoint Commission Mental Illness, Washington, 1956-1961.
Editorial board Administration and Policy in Mental Health Social Psychiatric and Hospital and Community Psychiatry, since 1972.
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Board directors Worchester (Massachusetts) Child Guidance Clinic, 1940, Young Men’s Christian Association, 1940, Institute of Pastorial Church, Washington, 1941. Member Council of Religion and Health, Boston, 1941. Lieutenant colonel United States Army Medical Corps, 1942-1946.
Fellow (life) American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, American Psychiatric Association (president 1961-1962, medical director 1963-1974, administrative psychiatry committee 1983, distinguished service award 1973), American College of Psychiatrist,(E.B. Bowis award 1970), American College Mental Health Administrn. (president 1980-1981), Kiwanis, Cosmos.
Married Elsa Viola Benson, July 2, 1932 (deceased June 1989). Children: John A. (deceased), Gail M., Paul B.