Douglas, Lewis W. (Lewis Williams), 1894-1974

Legislator, U.S. Congressman, and U.S. Ambassador to England. The Douglas family arrived in Bisbee in 1881 and was active in the mining industry.

From the description of Oral history interview, 1973 Apr. 7 [sound recording]. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 45076910

Lewis W. Douglas was a businessman, Democratic politician, philanthropist, and diplomat. He served in the Arizona State Legislature, 1922-1925; U.S. House of Representatives, 1927-1933; U.S. Budget Director, 1933-1934; President of McGill University, 1938-1939; head of U.S. War Shipping Administration, 1942-1944; and Ambassador to Great Britain, 1947- 1950. His father, James Stuart Douglas (1868-1949), was a mine owner and banker; his grandfather, James Douglas (1837-1918), was a mining engineer, metallurgist, and industrialist.

From the description of Papers, 1859-1974 (bulk 1880-1960). (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 28405339

From the guide to the Lewis W. Douglas papers, 1859-1974 (bulk 1880-1960), (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

Government official.

From the description of Reminiscences of Lewis Williams Douglas : oral history, 1958. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122481503

From the description of Reminiscences of Lewis Williams Douglas : oral history, 1972. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122411659