Eustis, William Henry, 1845-1925
Variant namesWilliam Henry Eustis (1845-1928) was a noted philanthropist and beloved citizen of Minneapolis. He came to Minnesota in 1881 while prospecting and built a large fortune through real estate acquisitions. Disabled due to an accident while he was a teen, Eustis gave much of his fortune to charity, especially the Dowling School in Minneapolis, which cared for crippled children. He also donated funds for the University of Minnesota to build a children's hospital. From 1893-1895, Eustis served a term as Mayor of Minneapolis, and considered a run for the governorship, but decided not to do so. Eustis was known for his generosity and love for disabled children, and was a renowned citizen of Minneapolis at the time of his death in 1928.
From the guide to the William Henry Eustis papers, 1923-1925, (University of Minnesota Libraries. University of Minnesota Archives [uarc])
William Henry Eustis was a Minneapolis lawyer who created a $2,000,000 later called the Minnesota Hospital and Home for Crippled Children. The trust is administered by the Regents of the University of Minnesota.
From the description of William Henry Eustis papers, 1923-1925. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63280169
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| creatorOf | Eustis, William. Receipt, 1792. | University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library | |
| creatorOf | Eustis, William Henry, 1845-1928. William Henry Eustis papers, 1923-1925. | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
| creatorOf | William Henry Eustis papers, 1923-1925 | University of Minnesota Libraries. University Archives [uarc] | |
| creatorOf | Eustis, William. William Eustis plans for New London, 1812 August 25. | Connecticut Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Michael J. and Jennie B. Dowling papers., 1883-1944. | Minnesota Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Larson, Louis E. Louis E. Larson and family papers, 1857-1916. | Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts | |
| referencedIn | Haida, Fred W.,. Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1803-1947. | Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library | |
| referencedIn | Fred Beal Snyder papers, 1912-1950 | University of Minnesota Libraries. University Archives [uarc] |
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| associatedWith | Appleton, Nathaniel, 1731-1798. | person |
| associatedWith | Dowling, Michael J., 1866-1921 | person |
| associatedWith | Haida, Fred W., | person |
| associatedWith | Larson, Louis E. | person |
| associatedWith | Minnesota Hospital and Home for Crippled Children. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Snyder, Fred Beal, 1859-1951 | person |
| associatedWith | Wood, C.D. | person |
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Birth 1845
Death 1928-11-30
