Edward W. Atwood
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Edward W. Atwood | |
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Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the Portland district | |
In office 1923–1926 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Attorney & State Legislator |
Edward W. Atwood was an American lawyer and politician from Maine. Atwood, a Republican, represented Portland in the Maine House of Representatives for two terms from 1923 – 1926.[1] Prior to serving in the Legislature, Atwood had served as a Flying Ace during World War I.
Atwood was a longtime lobbyist and partner in the law firm Pierce Atwood. As a lobbyist, he worked on behalf of the state's leading paper companies, which owned much of the land and controlled a significant amount of Maine's economy. Vincent L. McKusick, who was a partner in the firm, described him as "a very effective lawyer."[2]
References
- ^ "Legislators' Biographical Database". legislature.maine.gov.
- ^ L'Hommedieu, Andrea. "McKusick, Vincent L. oral history interview". Bates.edu. Bates College.
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