Husted, Ward W., 1895-1986.

Ward Walker Husted was born June 20, 1895, in Galesburg, Illinois. He graduated from Lombard College in Galesburg in 1917. After serving in the aviation section of the U.S. Signal Corps during World War I, Husted moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, to begin his career in the gas industry. In 1929, he moved to Laramie, Wyoming, to manage the Laramie Gas Company. While in Laramie, Husted involved himself in numerous community service organizations including the Booster Club, the Jesters, the American Legion, and the Elks Club. He received the Laramie Daily Boomerang-Laramie Lions Club Community Service Award in 1959. Husted brought the first natural gas pipeline to Laramie in 1933. He was also a member of the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority in the 1970s, which encouraged his interest in Navajo life and history. During the Lincoln and Douglas Debates Centennial and Carl Sandburg Celebration, Husted returned to Galesburg to participate in the events. He died 2 September 1986.

From the guide to the Ward W. Husted papers, 1928-1980, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

Ward Walker Husted was born June 20, 1895, in Galesburg, Illinois. He graduated from Lombard College in Galesburg in 1917. After serving in the aviation section of the U.S. Signal Corps during World War I, Husted moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, to begin his career in the gas industry. In 1929, he moved to Laramie, Wyoming, to manage the Laramie Gas Company. While in Laramie, Husted involved himself in numerous community service organizations including the Booster Club, the Jesters, the American Legion, and the Elks Club. He received the Laramie Daily Boomerang-Laramie Lions Club Community Service Award in 1959. Husted brought the first natural gas pipeline to Laramie in 1933. He was also a member of the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority in the 1970s, which encouraged his interest in Navajo life and history. During the Lincoln and Douglas Debates Centennial and Carl Sandburg Celebration, Husted returned to Galesburg to participate in the events. He died September 2, 1986.

From the description of Ward W. Husted papers, 1928-1980. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 45288597