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LEOPOLD, Donovan O. ("Don") (Lincoln, NB, 1926-Sun City, AZ, Jan. | LEOPOLD, Donovan O. ("Don") (Lincoln, NB, 1926--Sun City, AZ, Jan. 15, 1987). Leopold served as the executive director, N.E. Iowa Council of the [[BOY SCOUTS]] of America (1950-1959). One of the region's most decorated scouting officials, he received the Silver Beaver Award for volunteer scouting in 1967. (1) | ||
Leopold received the Jaycee's Al Dupont Award for community service and leadership. He was among the Ambassador Corps which traveled to Chicago to "sell" Dubuque as a tourist attraction in 1966. | |||
Promoting Dubuque led to recognition. In 1964 the Dubuque Vacationland Committee of which he was a member won first place for its promotional materials from the Iowa Development Council. (2) In 1976, he received the International Golden Coin Award as co-author of '''Dubuque Folklore'''. (3) He was presented with the 1983 Distinguished Civic Service Award by the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]]. (4) | |||
In 1974 he was elected to the board of directors of [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (5) | |||
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1. Obituaries | |||
2. "Upton Heads Group Selling Iowa Tourism," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 3, 1964, p. 3 | |||
3. " 'Sell' Dubuque to Chicagoans," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 25, 1966, p. 16 | |||
4. Obituaries | |||
5. "People," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 1, 1974, p. 4 | |||
[[Category: Civic Leader]] | [[Category: Civic Leader]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:37, 23 May 2024
LEOPOLD, Donovan O. ("Don") (Lincoln, NB, 1926--Sun City, AZ, Jan. 15, 1987). Leopold served as the executive director, N.E. Iowa Council of the BOY SCOUTS of America (1950-1959). One of the region's most decorated scouting officials, he received the Silver Beaver Award for volunteer scouting in 1967. (1)
Leopold received the Jaycee's Al Dupont Award for community service and leadership. He was among the Ambassador Corps which traveled to Chicago to "sell" Dubuque as a tourist attraction in 1966.
Promoting Dubuque led to recognition. In 1964 the Dubuque Vacationland Committee of which he was a member won first place for its promotional materials from the Iowa Development Council. (2) In 1976, he received the International Golden Coin Award as co-author of Dubuque Folklore. (3) He was presented with the 1983 Distinguished Civic Service Award by the DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. (4)
In 1974 he was elected to the board of directors of FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE). (5)
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Source:
1. Obituaries
2. "Upton Heads Group Selling Iowa Tourism," Telegraph Herald, April 3, 1964, p. 3
3. " 'Sell' Dubuque to Chicagoans," Telegraph Herald, May 25, 1966, p. 16
4. Obituaries
5. "People," Telegraph Herald, January 1, 1974, p. 4