Background
Hazlett, Samuel M. was born on August 24, 1879 in Harrison Township, Allegheny Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John M. and Ella (Kelly) Hazlett.
Hazlett, Samuel M. was born on August 24, 1879 in Harrison Township, Allegheny Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John M. and Ella (Kelly) Hazlett.
Bachelor of Arts, Waynesburg College, 1901. Doctor of Letters (honorary), 1939.
Teacher, Tarentum, Pennsylvania, 1901. Admitted to bar, 1907, and since in practice of law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. President Chautauqua (New York) Reorganization Corporation, to re-finance Chautauqua Institution, 1933-1936, trustee and chairman of the executive board, Chautauqua Institution, 1937-1945, executive vice president, 1941-1945, president since 1945.
Director Tarentum (Pennsylvania) School District, Tarentum Young Men's Christian Association, active in fund campaigns for Young Men's Christian Association and Allegheny Valley Hospital.
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Married Mary East. Baxter, August 12, 1902. Children: Helen (Mistress Norman Jacobs), Howard J., Samuel M. Began career as school.