Detroit attorney, chairman of the Wayne Co. Library Board for 25 years.
William M.Van Dyke, son of Philip J.D. and Sarah N. (Beeson) Van Dyke, was born in Detroit; Jan.16,1877. He was a graduate of the Detroit College of Law. Served in Spanish-American War, On Nov.12,1902, he married Louise Stinchfield. He has been associated with James. H. Pound, George F. Monaghan, and E.Y. Swift. (from Book of Detroiters, 1914. Denissen.) (Blue index cards)
From the description of William Van Dyke papers, 1905-1944 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 528783815