John Lesinski papers 1930s-1964 1950-1964
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Lesinski, John, 1914-2005.
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Democratic member of Congress from Michigan's 16th District, 1950-1964. From the description of John Lesinski, Jr. papers, 1930s-1964, bulk 1950-1964. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 227206321 John Lesinski, Jr. was born in Detroit in 1914, moving with his family to Dearborn when he was 11. He graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1933 to 1937. During World War II he again served from ...
