ETHEL SERGEANT CLARK SMITH FOUNDATION

Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith was a prominent member of Philadelphia society.  Her father Walter Clark held a seat on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.  Her mother Elizabeth Sergeant Clark was a member of the Society of Colonial Dames of America.  Ethel was born in 1885, graduated from the Agnes Irwin School in 1902, and was formerly presented to society in 1903.  She later married H. Harrison Smith, a Philadelphia attorney.  While maintaining a city residence, they spent most of their time at the Smith family estate “Timberline” near Radnor, Delaware County, PA. 

Due to her husband’s military associations, she became active in the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion and held local, state and national posts in that organization.  Her love of tennis led to her establishing the United States Lawn Tennis Association Girls’ Sportsmanship Trophy, and the Middle States Lawn Tennis Association Tournament.  She provided for both awards in perpetuity.  She also left small bequests to the 42 prior winners of these two awards at the time of her death. 

Mrs. Smith died without lineal heirs.  Her foundation, formed in 1977 from her estate, benefits organizations located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, with primary emphasis on serving community needs in Delaware County. 

Trustee:
Wachovia Bank

Advisory Committee:
Diane Bricker
Jack Holefelder
Dr. Joseph Pappano
Senator Domenic Pileggi
Alice Strine, Esq.

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