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. 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 newspaper articles and photographs, circa 1960-1962
Contains newspaper clippings of Romney, article written entitled "The Unfinished American Revolution," articles on the economy and volunteer ism, speech transcript from May 21, 1960. Also has newspaper and magazine articles about Romney's run for political office, press releases, Spanish article on him, and negatives of photographs. Dated circa 1960-1962.
George W. Romney newspaper clippings and photographs, circa 1954
Contains photographs of Romney at a banquet, newspaper articles on Romney, programs from the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Economic Club of Detroit, and numerous other newspaper articles on current events in Detroit, some specifically about Romney's politics and job. Dated circa 1954.
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.
George W. Romney other volunteerism papers, 1986-2007
Contains a letter from Stephen Covey, numerous articles on volunteering, texts of speeches, and notes of appointment for George Romney. Dated 1986-2007.
George W. Romney papers on American Motors Corporation, circa 1946-1965
Contains files related to Romney's career with the American Motors Corporation. Includes newspaper clippings and magazine articles about Romney's rise, documents on Romney's election to Chairman, awards he won for excellence in business, and correspondence related to this part of his career. Dated circa 1946-1965.
George W. Romney papers on Michigan Constitutional Conference, circa 1962
Contains a scrapbook labeled "CFM & ConCon Jan 1962 thru _." Contains newspaper clippings on the Michigan Constitutional Convention. Dated circa 1962.
George W. Romney papers on Points of Light Foundation, 1992-2001
Contains letters regarding the Points of Light Foundation, Daily Points of Light Awards, mission and aims of the foundation, conference information, and other statements. Dated 1992-2001.
George W. Romney papers on politics, circa 1943-2007
George W. Romney papers on politics, circa 1962-2007
Contains letters from Orrin Hatch, Richard Nixon, and Barry Goldwater to Romney, and other correspondence. Also includes notes from meetings and on other publications like "A Citizens Coalition." Also has inaugural addresses and awards, as well as articles and documents pertaining to Romney's career. Dated circa 1962-2007.