Smith, Walter Langford, 1885-1952.
Walter Langford Smith was born on April 12, 1885, in Rochester, New York. His mother, Helena Laura Denton, was the daughter of a deaf-mute who had inherited a large fortune. As his mother died when Walter was five, Walter inherited this fortune when he came of age. In 1905, Smith entered Yale Law School as a special student, but dropped out after inheriting his fortune in 1906. He spent the rest of his life in Rochester, New York, traveling to Europe and American resorts and driving sports cars. He died in Rochester on August 6, 1952.
From the description of Walter Langford Smith papers, 1901-1911 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702169068
Walter Langford Smith was born on April 12, 1885, in Rochester, New York. His mother, Helena Laura Denton, was the daughter of a deaf-mute who had inherited a large fortune. As his mother died when Walter was five, Walter inherited this fortune when he came of age. In 1905, Smith entered Yale Law School as a special student, but dropped out after inheriting his fortune in 1906. He spent the rest of his life in Rochester, New York, traveling to Europe and American resorts and driving sports cars. He died in Rochester, on August 6, 1952.
From the guide to the Walter Langford Smith papers, 1901-1911, (Manuscripts and Archives)
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| creatorOf | Smith, Walter Langford, 1885-1952. Walter Langford Smith papers, 1901-1911 (inclusive). | Yale University Library | |
| creatorOf | Walter Langford Smith papers, 1901-1911 | Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives |
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Birth 1885
Death 1952
