Eustis, William Henry, 1845-1925
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William Henry Eustis (1845-1928) was a noted philanthropist and beloved citizen of Minneapolis. He came to Minnesota in 1881 while prospecting and built a large fortune through real estate acquisitions. Disabled due to an accident while he was a teen, Eustis gave much of his fortune to charity, especially the Dowling School in Minneapolis, which cared for crippled children. He also donated funds for the University of Minnesota to build a children's hospital. From 1893-1895, Eustis served a term as Mayor of Minneapolis, and considered a run for the governorship, but decided not to do so. Eustis was known for his generosity and love for disabled children, and was a renowned citizen of Minneapolis at the time of his death in 1928.
From the guide to the William Henry Eustis papers, 1923-1925, (University of Minnesota Libraries. University of Minnesota Archives [uarc])
William Henry Eustis was a Minneapolis lawyer who created a $2,000,000 later called the Minnesota Hospital and Home for Crippled Children. The trust is administered by the Regents of the University of Minnesota.
From the description of William Henry Eustis papers, 1923-1925. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63280169
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- Fortification
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- Connecticut--New London (as recorded)
- Fort Trumbull (New London, Conn. : Fort) (as recorded)
- Fort Griswold (Groton, Conn.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- New London (Conn.) (as recorded)
