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 16 Collections and/or Records:
John A. Conde collection on George W. Romney
Contains materials related to George Romney's time as chairman and president of the American Motors Corporation. Includes newspapers and clippings, books, speeches and addresses, letters, photographs, and other documents related to American Motors. Materials dated 1945-1968.
George W. Romney awards and correspondence, circa 1956-1962
Contains a copy of the National Catholic Monthly from May 1959, lists of awards given to Romney from 1956-1960, newspaper articles announcing the awards, copy of the Mid-Western Banker from 1959, correspondence between Romney and others, photographs, newspaper articles, and magazine articles on Romney's political rise. Dated circa 1956-1962.
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 church papers, circa 1980-2007
Contains a letter from Gordon B. Hinckley regarding the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), a devotional speech given by George W. Romney, and an LDS Church News article. Dated circa 1980-2007.
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 Institute of Public Management collection on George W. Romney
George W. Romney Institute of Public Management papers on George W. Romney politics, approximately 1946-2007
Contains the political papers of George Romney, including speeches and clippings from magazines and newspapers. Also includes interviews, funeral service programs, campaign materials, and correspondence. There are some photographs. These pertain to volunteerism, economics, and political issues Romney faced as Cabinet member and Governor of Michigan. A few files also pertain to the political careers and lives of Lenore Romney and Mitt Romney. Dated circa 1946-2007.
George W. Romney memos, correspondence, addresses, circa 1943-1962
Contains memos and handwritten notes by George Romney, press release regarding Romney's gubernatorial run, transcript of a speech on WTTG-TV, several copies of newspapers including articles about Romney, speech by Romney from 1952, as well as more addresses on the state of the nation. Dated circa 1943-1962.
George W. Romney newspapers and correspondence, circa 1946-1955
Contains newspaper articles on Romney's American Motors career, photographs of Romney at awards ceremonies and other events, correspondence between Romney and other people at American Motors, CBS Radio, and others. Dated circa 1946-1955.