Haydon, John M. (John Morse), 1920-

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John M. Haydon was the governor of American Samoa from August, 1969, to autumn, 1974. Haydon's term as governor was dedicated to keeping American Samoa for the Samoans. Influenced by the Foxfire Book, Governor and Mrs. Haydon instituted a program to record and preserve the Samoan culture. They also established a museum and a branch of the Sierra Club.

From the guide to the John M. Haydon Papers, 1968-1982, 1968-1974, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)

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referencedIn Donaldson, Lauren R. (Lauren Russell), 1903-1998. Lauren R. Donaldson papers, 1906-1994 (bulk 1940-1990). University of Washington. Libraries
creatorOf John M. Haydon Papers, 1968-1982, 1968-1974 University of Washington Libraries Special Collections
referencedIn Lauren R. Donaldson papers, 1906-1994, 1940-1990 University of Washington Libraries Special Collections
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American Samoa
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Birth 1920-01-27

Death 1991-04-18

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