George W. Leaird Collection, Circa 1912-1974
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Hollinger Box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
The George W. Leaird Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The George W. Leaird Collection contains original photographs, newspaper and photograph copies as well as personal materials documenting the life of George Leaird.
- Biographical / historical:
George Wilson Leaird (1912-1974) was born on June 13, 1912 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leaird graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School in 1928 and studied at the University of Florida where he received a Law degreee in 1935. In 1938 he became Florida's state senator and served three terms. In 1943, he served in World War II as a navy officer and later lieutenant for the United States. Leaird served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. In 1954, Laird retired to private law practice and also served as Fort Lauderdale's city attorney. George Wilson Leaird died on January 6, 1974.
- Processing information:
This collection received container level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as aquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
The George W. Leaird Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library100 S. Andrews AvenueFort LauderdaleFL33301USA
