James Frederick Lawton papers 1908-1969

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James Frederick Lawton papers 1908-1969

Berkley, Michigan insurance executive, poet and composer, and active alumnus of the University of Michigan; contain papers relating to activities of the class of 1911, to his involvement in the University of Michigan Club of Detroit, and to his interest in Michigan football, especially the career of coach Fielding H. Yost; also scrapbooks, and manuscripts of poetry and song lyrics.

2.5 linear feet, 3 oversize volumes, and 1 oversize folder

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SNAC Resource ID: 6389186

Bentley Historical Library

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Norton, William J. (William John), 1883-1975

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Lawton, J. Fred (James Frederick), 1888-1969

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Insurance executive, poet and composer, and University of Michigan alumnus. From the description of James Frederick Lawton papers, 1908-1969. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34422905 James Frederick Lawton graduated from the University of Michigan with an A.B. degree in 1911. While at the University, Lawton played end on football team coached by Fielding H. Yost. Lawton had a deep affection for Yost and for the University, and though his career was spent as an ...

Murphy, Frank, 1890-1949

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Humphrey, George M. (George Magoffin), 1890-1970

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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1953-57). From the description of George Magoffin Humphrey papers, 1912-1970. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 19898823 From the description of George Magoffin Humphrey papers, 1912-1970 [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 46922005 Industrialist, cabinet member. From the description of Reminiscences of George Magoffin Humphrey : oral history, 1969. (Columbia University In the...