Nan Macpherson Smith

Nan Macpherson Smith (, Robinson; after marriage, Mrs. E. Atherton Smith, d. 1940) was a Canadian leader in New Brunswick women's activities, as well as patriotic, philanthropic, cultural, missionary, and benevolent projects in the Saint John area. She was well known as a writer, organizer and public speaker, with a national reputation as a lecturer on literary subjects and travel. Elevating womanhood, she traveled throughout Canada and the United States. in Campbellton.

Smith served as president, Provincial National Council of Women of Canada; also vice-president for New Brunswick in National Council of Women of Canada; and Life Member of the National Council of Women of Canada.

She served as Commissioner of the Free Public Library, Commissioner of the Saint John County Hospital, Governor of the Board of St. John Health Centre, and Governor of the Boys' Industrial Home.

Personal life

In 1890, she married Edward Atherton Smith (d. 1925), head of Smith Brokerage Company.

The Nan MacPherson Smith prize was created by the Women's Canadian Club in her honor.

Awards and honours Honored in being the first Canadian woman to welcome the Prince of Wales on the occasion of his arrival in Saint John, 1919 Queen Elizabeth of Belgium Medal, decorated by King Albert of Belgium for service to his country