Philanthropists--Virginia--Norfolk
Topic
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
W.B. Shafer, Jr. Papers
Collection
Collection ID: MG 52
Abstract
Long time Norfolk native. Made his fortune in real estate and spent his life promoting humanitarian and idealistic causes. Ran unsuccessfully for Norfolk City Council in 1928 and 1966 and lost a bid for the House of Representatives in 1944. Honorary member of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs in recognition for his successful push to have bonuses paid to World War I veterans. Author of 3 Books That Made the South And 1000 Millionaires and 10 Billionaires, ...
Dates:
circa 1937-1982, undated; Other: Date acquired: 01/22/1982
Found in:
ODU Community Collections
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W.B. Shafer, Jr. Papers