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Thomas W. White (born 1937)

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Thomas W. White
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 11th district
In office
January 1, 1965 – January 1, 1969
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byNelis J. Saunders
Personal details
Born(1937-10-31)October 31, 1937
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJudith Maxon
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Wayne State University

Thomas W. White (born October 31, 1937) was a Michigan politician.

Early life[edit]

White was born on October 31, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan.[1]

Education[edit]

White attended the University of Michigan. White earned a B.A. from Wayne State University in history and did graduate work in sociology.[2]

Career[edit]

On November 4, 1964, White was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 11th district from January 1, 1965, to January 1, 1969.[1] After his time in the legislature, White became an administrative assistant for the Michigan House Development Authority.[3] White was a member of the NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union.[2]

Personal life[edit]

In 1964, White married Judith Maxon.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Legislator Details - Thomas W. White". Library of Michigan. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "House Photos and Biographies, 1965-1966" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "Former Legislators Get Top Jobs". Detroit Free Press. November 16, 1970. p. 18. Retrieved July 29, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.