Ward, William Rankin, Dr., 1870-1955.
Biographical notes:
Over 100 speeches on Newark events, as well as national and world events. Speeches reflect his concern for welfare, democracy, partriotism, world politics, and U.S. history. Lecture topics include: Newark history, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, Prohibition, race relations, the Armistice, Soviet Russia, and moral rearmament.
Dr. Ward also spoke of historic figures, including Frederick Frelinghuysen, Dr. F.G. Banting (insulin), James Mapes (agriculturalist), Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington. He addressed audiences at park dedications, schools and churches, on holidays and memorials, and on radio stations in Newark and Europe.
From the description of Speeches, 1922-1953. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 30548786
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Subjects:
- Charities
- Civic leaders
- Flag Day
- Fourth of July
- Insulin
- International relations
- Memorial Day
- Patriotism
- Physicians
- Radio addresses, debates, etc.
Occupations:
- Physicians
Places:
- New Jersey--Newark (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Newark (N.J.) (as recorded)
