Peter Smeallie and Peter Smith photographs

As of 1995, Peter H. Smeallie was President of Research Opportunities Management, a Virginia consulting firm offering strategic advice on creating research and development programs for universities and other organizations. At the time these photos were donated to Special Collections, Mr. Smeallie, who has a degree in Urban Studies from St. Lawrence University, was affiliated with the National Academy of Sciences. His duties during his twelve years there included directing advisory research studies in areas such as geotechnology, manufacturing, construction technology, and infrastructure and urban systems. While with the Academy, Mr. Smeallie also served as a senior officer of the Building Research Board, and was study director for over 20 major projects. From 1979-82 Mr. Smeallie was Vice President of Thomas Vonier Associates, Inc., an architectural and construction firm. Among his clients were the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Building Museum, and the National Park Service. During this time he authored (with J. Eberhard) A Guide to the Federal Government for Design and Building Professionals.

As of 1995, Peter H. Smith was employed by the city of Alexandria, Virginia, where he administered both the Old and Historic Alexandria District, and the Parker-Gray District Boards for the Department of Planning and Zoning. Mr. Smith holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from The George Washington University, and has been active in historic preservation in the Washington area for more than 20 years. Prior to joining the staff of the city of Alexandria, he held positions at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Mr. Smith has served as private consultant on a number of preservation projects and was a founder of the D.C. Preservation League.