Background
Lawrence, Richard Wesley was born on January 16, 1909 in New York City. Son of Richard Wesley and Ruth (Earle) Lawrence.
Lawrence, Richard Wesley was born on January 16, 1909 in New York City. Son of Richard Wesley and Ruth (Earle) Lawrence.
Bachelor of Science, Princeton University, 1931; Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1934.
Former Chairman of the Board, Printers Ink Public Company former Chairman of the Board, Bankers Commercial Corporation vice-president, director, Umont Mining, Inc.
Chairman Adirondack Park Agency, 1971-1975. Chairman Commissioner Education's commission on Reference and Research Library. Resources; member Governor's Commision on Future of Adirondacks, Governor's Commision on Adirondacks in the 21st Century.
Past Chairman.coun. State University College, Plattsburgh. Past chairman of the board of trustees North Country Community College. President Crary Education Foundation Captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1944.
Lieutenant colonel retired. Honorary member of New York library association (Velma Moore award). Member Explorers Club, Union League, Princeton Club (New York City), Ausable Club.
Married Marjorie Fitch, June 23, 1933 (deceased February 1945). Children: Ruth Earle Lawrence Wilson (deceased), Alida L. Currey. Married Elizabeth Hand Wadhams, April 13, 1946 (deceased November 1987).
1 child, Elizabeth Lawrence.