Williams, Luke G., 1923-
Variant namesA Spokane native, Luke Williams has been involved in business, government, and charity. In 1946 he and his brothers formed Williams Brothers Neon in Spokane. In 1953 he and his brother, Charles, restructured and reformed that company to create American Sign & Indicator Corporation, which became the world’s largest electronic sign company. The brothers sold the firm in 1983. Luke Williams’ political and charitable interests have marked his career in public life. He has been active in the political campaigns of Lloyd Andrews, Barry Goldwater, and Ronald Regan. Williams took a vigorous interest in Expo ’74 and served as chairman for the Washington State Commission of Expo; served on the Spokane City Council, 1960-1964; founded United for Washington, a state political action committee; and served as president of the Association of Washington Industries.
From the guide to the Luke G. Williams Papers, 1946-1983, (Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives)
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| referencedIn | Endowments and Gifts Records, 1954-1993, 1978-1984 | Whitworth University Archives | |
| referencedIn | Oles, Stuart G., 1924-. Stuart G. Oles papers, 1963-1964. | Washington State Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Endowments and Gifts Records 1954-1993. | Whitworth University Library, Harriet Cheney Cowles Memorial Library | |
| creatorOf | Luke G. Williams Papers, 1946-1983 | Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives |
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| Spokane (Wash.) |
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| Publishers and publishing |
| Publishers and publishing |
| Auditoriums |
| Businessmen |
| Businessmen |
| Businessmen |
| Political campaigns |
| Charities |
| Elections |
| Electric signs |
| Environmental protection |
| Exhibitions |
| Fund raising |
| Industrial organization |
| Research, Industrial |
| Investments |
| Lease and rental service |
| Manufactures |
| Manufactures |
| Neon signs |
| Newspaper publishing |
| Patriotic societies |
| Political parties |
| Presidents |
| Real estate development |
| Retail trade |
| Signs and signboards |
| Spokane |
| Theaters |
| Trade and professional associations |
| Washington (State) |
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Birth 1923-10-23
