David Smith (author)

David Bruce Smith (born December 16, 1958) is an author, editor, publisher and business executive based in Washington, DC.

David Bruce Smith

Life

David Bruce Smith is the son of Robert H. Smith, a builder developer, philanthropist and former President of the National Gallery of Art^[1]. His mother is the world-renowned artist Clarice Smith. His grandfather was the real estate developer and philanthropist, Charles E. Smith. Smith’s book “Conversations with Papa Charlie” is a memoir of the close relationship he had with his grandfather.

He serves on the board of George Washington University, the Washington, DC Jewish Community Center, Arena Stage and Lincoln's Cottage. He is also President of the National Institute of Psychobiology in Jerusalem, Israel^[2].

He holds degrees in American Literature^[3] and Journalism from George Washington University and New York University.^{[citation needed]}

Business

David Bruce Smith Publications was founded in 2003. The company specializes in creating, designing, and writing limited-edition books on a variety of subjects such as authors, historic figures, artists and leaders. His company has published nine books; In Many Arenas, 13 Young Men, Tennessee, Three Miles from Providence, Conversations with Papa Charlie, Afternoon Tea with Mom, Letters to My Children, Building the Community, and Continuum.

Philanthropy

Smith established a scholarship funds for undergraduate students at George Washington University.

In 2009 he helped to establish "Jewish Literature Live" at George Washington University^[4]. The course on contemporary Jewish American works of literature allows students to study and interact with prominent Jewish American authors^[5]. Renowned writer and George Washington University professor Faye Moskowitz teaches the course^[6].

The Gettysburg Foundation began the David Bruce Smith Education Initiative in 2009, a decade of public programs and educational opportunities that highlight Abraham Lincoln's presidency^[7] and legacy^[8][9]. The Robert H. Smith Family Foundation supports the initiative.

References

1. ^ "Robert H. Smith President Emeritus National Gallery of Art". National Gallery of Art. http://www.nga.gov/press/2009/robert_smith.shtm. 
2. ^ "The Smith Family Contributions". National Institute of Psychobiology Israel NIPI. http://www.psychobiology.org.il/thesmithfamily.php. 
3. ^ Cohen, Jeffrey J.. "Featured Alumnus: David Bruce Smith". http://gwenglish.blogspot.com/2008/02/featured-alumnus-david-bruce-smith.html. 
4. ^ "GW Alumnus and Trustee David Bruce Smith Funds New Course on Contemporary Jewish American Literature to Create a "Uniquely GW Experience"". http://www.gwu.edu/explore/mediaroom/newsreleases/gwalumnusandtrusteedavidbrucesmithfundsnewcourseoncontemporaryjewishamericanliteraturetocreateauniquelygwexperience. Retrieved 18 February 2011. 
5. ^ "Spring 2011 Jewish Literature Live Line-up Announced". George Washington English News. http://gwenglish.blogspot.com/2010/11/spring-2011-jewish-literature-live-line.html. 
6. ^ "Literature Course of a Lifetime". George Washington University. http://gwtoday.gwu.edu/people/literaturecourseofalifetime. 
7. ^ "James Earl Jones Headlines Gettysburg Festival's Signature Event: A Lincoln Portrait". The Gettysburg Festival. http://www.gettysburgfestival.org/media/news_detail.asp?news_id=44. 
8. ^ "Educational programs from Gettysburg Foundation". http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/57. 
9. ^ "Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center tops 1 million visitors in first year". http://www.gettysburg.travel/media/news_detail.asp?news_id=194. 

External link

• David Bruce Smith Publications