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Robert A. Campbell (mayor)

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Robert A. Campbell
Mayor of Ann Arbor
In office
1933–1937
Preceded byH. Wirt Newkirk
Succeeded byWalter C. Sadler
In office
1925–1927
Preceded byGeorge E. Lewis
Succeeded byEdward W. Staebler
Personal details
Born(1865-07-02)July 2, 1865
Toronto, Canada West
DiedNovember 6, 1947(1947-11-06) (aged 82)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMaria S. Holmes

Robert A. Campbell (July 2, 1865 – November 6, 1947) was a Michigan politician.

Career

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Campbell was appointed to the position of Treasurer of the University of Michigan by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan on June 27, 1911.[1] He served in this position until 1931.[2] From 1925 to 1927, Campbell served as the mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Campbell was defeated in an election in 1927. Campbell returned as mayor from 1933 to 1937.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Bio". University of Michigan. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "Faculty History Project". University of Michigan. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "Campbell, O to R". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.