Henry Scripps Booth

Background

Booth, Henry Scripps was born on August 11, 1897 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George Gough and Ellen (Scripps) Booth.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Michigan, 1924.

Career

Executive director, chairman of the board of trustees, Cranbrook Foundation, from 1946. Director Booth Newspapers, Inc., Detroit News.

Achievements

• Henry Scripps Booth has been listed as a noteworthy foundation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Honorary president Oakland Citizens League. President Civic Research, Cranbrook Academy Art, Cranbrook Music Guild. M C.

Connections

Married Carolyn E. Farr, September 27, 1924. Children: Stephen Farr, David Gagnier, Cynthia B. Ballantyne, Melinda B. Hubbard, Martha B. Jacobs.

Father:

George Gough Booth

Mother:

Ellen (Scripps) Booth

Spouse:

Carolyn E. Farr

child:

Cynthia B. Ballantyne Booth

child:

David Gagnier Booth

child:

Martha B. Jacobs Booth

child:

Stephen Farr Booth

child:

Melinda B. Hubbard Booth