Sumner G. Whittier, shown in 2001, began his political career as an Everett city councilor.
(Amy Newman for The Boston Globe)
Sumner G. Whittier, 98, former lieutenant governor
Sumner G. Whittier, shown in 2001, began his political career as an Everett city councilor.
(Amy Newman for The Boston Globe)
Former lieutenant governor Sumner G. Whittier climbed the political ladder, from Everett City Council all the way to being named head of the Veterans Affairs Administration for President Eisenhower. (Full article: 1052 words)
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