Background
Colwell, Felton was born on August 17, 1902 in Excelsior, Minnesota, United States. Son of Thomas Henry and Harriet Hortense (Felton) Colwell.
Colwell, Felton was born on August 17, 1902 in Excelsior, Minnesota, United States. Son of Thomas Henry and Harriet Hortense (Felton) Colwell.
Bachelor of Arts, Carleton College, 1925.
With Colwell Press, Minneapolis, 1920-1974, president, 1934-1965, Chairman of the Board 1965-1974. President, treasurer Colight, Incorporated. (formerly Colwell Litho Products, Incorporated.), 1951-1960, Chairman of the Board, 1960-1974.
Director Twin City Federal Savings & Loan Association, Minneapolis, 1950-1974.
Member of Executive Committee Ednl. Council of Graphic Arts Industry, Incorporated., 1954-1960. Member Board Education, planning commission, Minneapolis, 1945-1951.
Alumni trustee Carleton College 1946-1954.
General campaign chairman United Fund Hennepin County, 1964. Clubs: Advertising (president 1931-1932), Breakfast (president 1948), Kiwanis (president 1960, lieutenant governor 1965), Minneapolis, Minikahda, 6 O’Clock, Athletic (director 1962-1965), Thirteen (chairman 1964), Dunkers (Minneapolis).
Married Helen Edythe Graham, October 27, 1928. Children: Thomas Graham, John Graham, David Graham, Cynthia Felton.