Smith, John I., 1920-1981.

John I. Smith (1920-1981) was an important figure in the development of the clinical pastoral education movement. He was ordained as an American Baptist minister, and was the first president of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. He was the chaplain at the Worcester State Hospital for thirty years, where he managed the CPE program.

From the description of John I. Smith Papers, 1949-1980 (Harvard University, Divinity School Library). WorldCat record id: 229654925