Godfrey Dewey

Dr. Godfrey Dewey (September 3, 1887 – October 1977)[1] was the president of the Lake Placid Organizing Committee and was largely responsible for the successful candidature of Lake Placid for the 1932 Winter Olympics.[2] In addition to his role as the U.S. ski team manager he was chosen as the flag bearer for the 1928 Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland.[3]

Godfrey Dewey was the son of Melvil Dewey, the inventor of Dewey Decimal Classification,[4] and his first wife Annie Godfrey. He went on to become the honorary chairman of the Phonemic Spelling Council.[5]

References

  1. ^ Godfrey Dewey. U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame. Accessed November 16, 2011.
  2. ^ Bowen, Ezra. Hey—what Do You Say We Have An Olympics? December 3, 1962. Sports Illustrated. Accessed October 29, 2011.
  3. ^ 1932 Lake Placid Winter Games. Olympics at Sport-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Accessed October 29, 2011.
  4. ^ Dr. Melvil Dewey Dead In Florida. December 27, 1931. The New York Times. Accessed October 29, 2011.
  5. ^ Tune, Newell W. Spelling Progress Bulletin. Spring 1978. Accessed November 16, 2011.