Lawrence
Robert
Gustin
Born:
05/26/1937
Flint,
Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Parents: Robert S. and Doris M. Gustin
Spouse: Rose Marie
Children: Robert, David
Address(es):
Permanent:
1438 Country View Lane
Flint, MI 48532
Parents: Robert S. and Doris M. Gustin
Spouse: Rose Marie
Children: Robert, David
Address(es):
Permanent:
1438 Country View Lane
Flint, MI 48532
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Buick: A Complete History - Joint authors: erry B. Dunham and Lawrence R. Gustin with the staff of Automobile quarterly-----4th edition 1992, 5th edition 1997 |
Non Fiction, Michigan History | Adult | Automobile Quarterly/ Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton Publishing Inc. | 1980 | |
|
The Flint Journal Picture History of Flint - Editor. (Publication Years: 1975, 1976, 1978) |
Michigan History, Picture Book | Adult | William B. Eerdmans Publishing | 1976 | |
| Billy Durant: Creator of General Motors | Non Fiction, Biography, Michigan | Adult | Eerdmans, Craneshaw | 1973 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
"To inform about role of Flint, Buick and W. C. Durant in auto history." He was able to make use of the personal papers of W. C. Durant, founder of General Motors, and also to interview his widow at lenghth shortly before her death. These sources helped him to recognize 'that Durant, though almost forgotten, was second only to Henry Ford in auto history importance.'
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Other - Biographer
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Shared Detroit Press Club top news writing award, 1980 | 1980 |
| Thomas McKean Memorial Cup, Antique Automobile Club of America | 1975 |
| Certificate of Commendation, American Association for State and Local History, 1974. | 1974 |
| Award of Merit, Michigan Historical Society, 1974. | 1974 |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
|
Michigan Authors, 2nd ed., 3rd. ed. - Publication years: 1980, 1993 |
1980-1993 |
|
Contemporary Authors - Contemporary Authors, volume(s) 57-60 Contemporary Authors New Revision Series, volume(s) 37 |
1976-1992 |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| MENSA |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | 1959 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Assistant Public Relations Director | General Motors Corporation | Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1998 |
| Manager of News Relations | Buick Motor Division | 1987 | |
| Public relations | Buick Motor Division | 1984-1987 | |
| Automotive editor, Political writer, and Assistant metro editor | Flint Journal | Flint, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1960-1984 |
| Sports editor | United Press International | Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1960 |
| Capitol correspondent | United Press International | Lansing, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1959-1960 |
| - (1960, 1963-1966) | Army, U.S. Air Force Reserve, active duty | ||
| Acquisitions Committee | Sloan Museum |
Other Resources:
Last Modified On: 6/22/2017 12:00:00 AM