Raymond Lapham
Raymond White Lapham (December 16, 1903 – July 11, 1976) was an American businessman and philanthropist who served as president of the Boston Garden-Arena Corporation.
Early life
Lapham was born on December 16, 1903, to
Business career
In 1940, Lapham was elected president of the Boston Garden-Arena Corporation, succeeding his deceased father.[6] He was succeeded by general manager Walter A. Brown the following year.[7]
During World War II, Lapham served as a captain in the United States Army.[3][4]
In 1944, Lapham, Brown, Charles I. Keene, and Harry G. Collier purchased Benson's Wild Animal Farm in Hudson, New Hampshire, from the estate of John T. Benson.[8] Lapham continued to own the farm until his death. In addition to his ventures with Walter A. Brown, Lapham was also involved in a number of enterprises with Brown's brother, George V. Brown, Jr.[3]
Death
Lapham died on July 11, 1976, at his home on Prouts Neck in Scarborough, Maine, following a long illness. He was 73 years old.[4]
References
- ^ Decennial record of the class of 1897, Yale college, 1897-1907". New Haven, Connecticut: The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company. 1908. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Men You Should Know". Engineering and Mining Journal-Press. 120 (17): 672. October 24, 1925. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d "R. W. Lapham, philanthropist". The Boston Globe. July 12, 1976.
- ^ a b c d "Raymond W. Lapham, 73; Ex-Head of Boston Garden". The New York Times. July 13, 1976.
- ^ "Guard Mrs. Lapham From Kidnapers". The Boston Daily Globe. February 15, 1934.
- ^ "Raymond W. Lapham Heads Garden-Arena Corporation". The Boston Daily Globe. July 17, 1940.
- ^ "Garden Re-elects Brown; To Buy All Bruin Stock". AP. January 13, 1955. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ "Boston Group Buys Benson Animal Farm". The Boston Daily Globe. April 9, 1944.