Romney, George W., 1907-1995
Dates
- Existence: 1907 - 1995
Biographical History
George W. Romney (1907-1995) was a prominent politician, businessman, and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
George Wilcken Romney was born July 8, 1907 to Gaskell Romney and Anna Amelia Pratt in Mexico. In 1913, the family moved to Idaho. In 1926, Romney served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the British Isles. George married LeNore LaFount on July 2, 1931. They had 4 children: Margo Lynn, Jane LaFount, George Scott, and Willard Mitt.
Romney was the president and chairman of the American Motors Corporation. He became Governor of Michigan in 1962. He also ran for United States president in 1968, but dropped out of the race. He served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Richard Nixon.
He died July 26, 1995 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Citation:
His Automotive council statement, 1945.NUCMC data from Sioux City Public Museum for Huff, T.B. Papers, 1907-1968 (George Romney)
WWAm. Pol., 1985 (Romney, George Wilcken; b. Chihuahua, Mex., 1907; s. Gaskell Romney and Anna Amelia Pratt R.; m. Lenore LaFount, 1931; vpres. Mich. State Const. Conv., 61-62; gov. Mich., 63-69; bd. chman. and pres. Am. Motors Corp., 52-62; home: Bloomfield Hills, Mich.)
LC data base, 5-18-87 (hdg.: Romney, George W., 1907-)
New York Times, July 27, 1995: p. A1 (d. July 26)
Wikipedia, website viewed 8 August 2013 (George W. Romney; George Wilcken Romney; b. July 8, 1907, Colonia Dublán, Galeana, Chihuahua, Mexico; d. July 26, 1995, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Automobile executive; politician; chairman/general managers of American Motors, 1954-1962; 43rd governor of Michigan, 1963-1969; 3rd United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 1969-1973; member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lattr-day Saints; family fled Mexico during the Mexican Revolution and ended up in Salt Lake City; Romney moved to Detroit in 1939 and joined the American Automobile Manufacturers Association; campaigned for Republican party nomination in 1968 presidential election; headed the National Center for Voluntary Action, 1973-1991)
New York Times, 2011 June 15 (George W.Romney; m. Lenore in 1931; President of American Motors Corporation; Governor of Michigan in 1962; b. 1907 in Mexican colony; served mission to England and Scotland; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Nixon; d. 1995 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; presidential bid in 1968; had four children)
FamilySearch, June 15, 2011 (George Wilcken Romney; b. 1907 July 8 to Gaskell Romney and Anna Amelia Pratt Romney in Chihuahua, Mexico)
Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:
George W. and Lenore Romney political articles, circa 1970
Contains numerous photographs of Romney's life and political career. Contains a small journal with transcripts about some of Romney's awards, a copy of the journal Listen with Romney on the cover, newspaper clippings concerning Romney, and a few booklets and newspapers on Lenore's career. Dated circa 1970.
George W. Romney articles on community service initiatives, circa 1967-1979
Contains a bulletin by the Heritage Foundation on Bill Clinton's National Service Program, proposal for the United Community Services, Volunteer Services Proposal, papers on the Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Coalition of Greater Detroit, Michigan campaign for Volunteer ism, and remarks by Romney for the Hartford Times 150th anniversary, as well as newspaper articles on volunteerism. Dated circa 1967-1979.
George W. Romney chairman election papers, circa 1954
Contains news release concerning Romney's election to chairman of the board, and a press conference transcript. Dated circa 1954.
George W. Romney church and other papers, circa 1954-2007
Contains the personal papers and church papers of Romney. Includes letters from friends and church leaders, handwritten notes, copy of a devotional address given at Brigham Young University (BYU), and other photographs. Dated circa 1954-2007.
George W. Romney collection of articles on the Equal Rights Amendment, circa 1979-1981
Contains newspaper articles on Romney and the ERA, photocopy of Church's pamphlet on the ERA, article on why Mormon women oppose the ERA, photocopies of correspondence from constituents and others on the ERA, photographs of Romney taking office, memos and other photos. Dated circa 1979-1981
George W. Romney correspondence, speeches, and newspaper clippings, circa 1964-1967
Contains photographs of Romney and his wife, transcript of a speech, newspaper clippings about Romney's governorship, a speech given at an anniversary dinner, some correspondence from George and his wife to friends and constituents, several newspaper clippings on George Romney and his wife, and a copy of Time Magazine from 1964. Dated circa 1964-1967.
George W. Romney film reel, newspaper articles, and speeches, circa 1958-1987
Contains a film reel, newspaper articles on Romney from 1987, program of the Religious Heritage of America, Inc. Award Winners, statement by Romney from 1958, newspaper clippings about his career, and correspondence from constituents, business people, and politicians. Dated circa 1958-1987.
George W. Romney HUD papers, photographs, and family histories, circa 1972-1978
Contains a book of photographs to the honorable George Romney, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1972. Contains photos of Romney at various events and several completed buildings. Also contains a book on Miles Romney and Elizabeth Gaskell Romney and Family, published 1978. Dated circa 1972-1978.
George W. Romney Institute of Public Management collection on American Motors Corporation, approximately 1942-1977
Contains the papers of George Romney on the American Motors Corporation, when he worked as an executive of the company. Includes speeches given and awards won by Romney, as well as inter-office memos and other correspondence addressed to or from Romney. Dated circa 1942-1977.