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Booth, George Gough

Born
9/24/1864
Birthplace
Toronto, Canada
Titles and Honors
1906 - President Evening News Assoc.
1925 - received honorary M.A., University of Michigan
Education
Educated in Toronto public shcools
Notes
Who's Who in Michigan, 1936
The Book of Detroiters, 1914
Burton reference files
Marquette sundial
Ox yoke
Howe sewing Machine
Occupation
1883-88 engaged in manufacturing
1888 - manager, Detroit Evening News
1893 Established Grand Rapids Evening Press
Chairman of Booth Newspapers, Inc.
Vice -President, James E. Scripps Corp.
1927-establsihed Cranbook Foundation, educational and cultural center
Sponsored art organizations, including Detroit Insititute of Arts
Spouse
Ellen Warren Scripps, m. 6/1887, Detroit, Michigan, , ,
Children
James S.
Grace E.
Warren S.
Henry S.
Florence L.
Nationality
Canadian

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