E. George Lawrence

Background

Lawrence, E. George was born on March 16, 1908 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of Ellsworth Lyman and Mary Catherine (Holmes) Lawrence.

Education

Student of University Detroit, 1926-1928, U. Indiana, 1928-1930. Doctor of Letters, Indiana Technical College, 1952.

Career

Power plant engineering with General Motors Corporation, 1930-1934. Co-founder Lawrence Institute Technology, Detroit, 1932, president and Chairman of the Board, 1934-1964, president emeritus, 1964-1974.

Membership

Member American Society Engineering Education, Engineering Society Detroit, Detroit Board Commerce, Gamma Eta Gamma. Kiwanian.; Club: Venice Yacht. Patentee mechanic device.

Connections

Married Dorotha Louise Howe, June 25, 1930.

Father:

Ellsworth Lyman Lawrence

Mother:

Mary Catherine (Holmes) Lawrence

Spouse:

Dorotha Louise Howe