Kemp, Edward Gearing, 1887-1962.

Edward Kemp was born in St. Clair, Michigan in 1887. He attended the University of Michigan and graduated with his law degree in 1887. Mr. Kemp practiced law in Detroit from 1916 to 1933 when he was appointed legal adviser to the Governor General of the Philippines, Frank Murphy. When Frank Murphy was elected governor of Michigan in 1937, Kemp became his legal adviser and held this post through 1938. Mr. Kemp was appointed Assistant Attorney General of the United States in 1939 and was general council to the U.S. Bureau of the Budget from 1940 to 1949. Edward died in 1962. (from Who's Who in America 1954-1955).

From the description of Edward G. Kemp papers, 1937-1938 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 649692474

Detroit, Michigan, attorney and aide of Frank Murphy.

From the description of Edward G. Kemp papers, 1920-1962 and undated. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420849