James Monroe Smith (October 9, 1888 – June 6, 1949) was an American educator and academic administrator in Louisiana.[1]

In 1931, he was appointed president of Louisiana State University by Huey Long.

Smith was referred to as "Jimmy the Stooge" by students of the university.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Smith, James Monroe, 1888-1949". Social Networks and Archival Contex. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  2. ↑ "LOUISIANA: Jimmy the Stooge". Time. July 10, 1939. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
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