Background
White, Lee A. was born on November 23, 1886 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Son of Elam Worden and Clara May (Johnson) White.
White, Lee A. was born on November 23, 1886 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Son of Elam Worden and Clara May (Johnson) White.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1910, Master of Arts, 1911. Doctor of Laws, Wayne State University, 1936.
; children—Walton Stoddard, Elizabeth. Married second, Hazel Reavis, March 17, 1945.
Served successively as reporter, feature writer, copyreader, and editor extra editions Detroit News, 1911-1914. Member editorial staff Detroit News, 1917-1952, director public relations, 1936-1952, retired. Member Birmingham Village Commission, 1928-1931, City Charter Commission, 1932-1933.
Member Michigan Commision on Reform and Modernization of Government, 1938-1939.
Member State Committee on Allocation of School Appropriations, 1947-1948, Michigan Commision on Displaced Persons and Refugees, 1948-1971, Director Cranbrook School, 1926-1946, Kingswood School, 1930-1952. Member board International Institute Medical Detroit, Metropolitan Detroit council American Youth Hostels.
Member of advisory committee Wayne State University department journalism, Michigan Citizens’ Community Health. Member U. Press; Clubs: Prismatic, Torch (international president 1938-1939).
Married Florence Elizabeth Baker, July 1, 1912 (deceased. Married second, Hazel Reavis, March 17, 1945. Children: Walton Stoddard, Elizabeth.