James Fields Smathers

1888–1967 (age 79)

Biography

James Fields Smathers applied ingenuity to the modern workplace, developing inventions that streamlined business communication and helped usher in a new era of office technology. His practical mind valued both precision and accessibility.

Smathers is honored at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery for his contributions to the tools that made everyday work more efficient and humane.

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