Thomas Bessell Kidner (1866–1932), a London native who moved to Canada to teach technical education classes, served as the international representative at the foundation meeting of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy (later AOTA). Kidner served as President when the association established the National Directory of Qualified Occupational Therapists, was responsible for contacting the American Medical Association regarding accrediting schools of occupational therapy, and authored many articles. He also served as Acting President when both the elected President and Vice-President died within 2 weeks of each other in 1930. Read an article about Kidner.