Background
Bentinck-Smith, William was born on January 22, 1914 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Frederick and Marion (Jordan) Bentinck-S.
Bentinck-Smith, William was born on January 22, 1914 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Frederick and Marion (Jordan) Bentinck-S.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1937; Master of Science, Columbia University, 1938.
Reporter, Boston Globe, 1938-1940; managing editor, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, 1940-1946; editor, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, 1946-1954; editorial advising committee, Harvard Alumni Bulletin, 1954-1976; assistant to president, Harvard, 1954-1971; senior associate, Harvard, 1971-1984. Editor Harvard Today, 1957-1969, editorial chairman, 1969-1972, advising committee, 1971-1975. Honorary curator type specimens and letter design Harvard College Library.
Director Cambridge Trust Company. Secretary Harvard Class of 1937. Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1945.
Member American Antiquarian Society, Massachusetts History Society, Colonial Society Massachusetts, PhiBeta Kappa (honorary).
Married Phebe Keyes, June 26, 1937. Children: Michael, Judy, Nancy, Peter.