Leslie McClure Smith Biographical File

 Collection
Identifier: EBL-1065

  • Staff Only
Smith, Leslie McClure (1905-1992)

Abstract

Unpublished biographical sketch written by Dr. Smith's son, the Honorable Leslie M. Smith, 2-18-2010, photos, xerox copies of pages from 1930 Commodore, material from Ancestry.com.

Dates

  • 1930 - 2010

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Reproduction Rights

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Historical or Biographical Note

Leslie McClure Smith received the MD degree from Vanderbilt University in 1930. He was born in Bourbon County, KY, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky. A talented musician, he played the trumpet in dance bands, and was a member of the UK Band. He wrote the music to the song "On, on U of K." After graduation from medical school, Dr. Smith joined the US Public Health Service and worked in Ft. Stanton, New Mexico. During World War II he served in the Pacific Theater. Dr. Smith served 23 years in the Public Health Service. Later, he taught at Tulane University and practiced in the fields of EENT and Ophthalmology. Dr. Smith retired in 1969 and spent part of his retirement days in Truth or Consequences, NM.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Title
Leslie McClure Smith (1905-1992) biographical file
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by EBL Special Collections Staff
Date
2011-05-24
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is inEnglish.

Repository Details

Part of the VUMC Historical Images and Biographies Repository

Contact:
Eskind Biomedical Library
2209 Garland Ave.
Nashville TN 37232


 

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