Robert J. Smythe ’26

BOB SMYTHE died in his home in Westfield, NJ., May 22, 1990, a victim of emphysema, Although very active in his career, Bob was always able to find time in support of Class affairs, whether the project was a major reunion or just a luncheon before a football game. In recognition Of his contributions to '26, at our 62nd reunion in 1988, Bob received the 1926 Class Council Award.

Bob came to Princeton from Blair Academy, was a member of Arbor inn, and an art major. After graduation he worked in fundraising and in time was recognized as an expert. During the war, as national director of fund raising for the American Red Cross, Bob raised over $200,000,000. Later, he became national director of the Arthritis Foundation, and in 1966 director of the National Kidney Foundation. After retirement in 1970, Bob saw service with International Executive Service Corps in Iran and Central America, and also helped many good causes with fundraising. In 1988 the New Jersey Chapter of the Natl. Society of Fund Raising Executives named an annual award for him.

In Class affairs, Bob was ably assisted by Kay, the r Catherine Duncan, whom he married in 1950. We will miss Bob and extend our deep sympathy to Kay, to Bob's sons, Robert and Duncan; to his sister, Virginia Skivington; to three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The Class of 1926