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ID12086
Title of ArticleNew partnerchip
Notes929 N. Michigan St.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto at location
DateFebruary 25, 2005
PageC1
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Electronic Scrap Recycling Corp., Computers For All


ID10373
Title of ArticleFrom Restorative Nervine to Alka-Seltzer and more
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of Miles, Beardsley, & Compton
DateDecember 31, 1999
PageA8
SubjectsMiles, Franklin L., Dr., Beardsley, Walter R., Compton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories


ID208
Title of ArticleHistoric partnership
NotesShort history of Miles
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVarious photos
DateNovember 11, 1999
PageD1
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr., Compton, George, Burns, A. R.


ID8513
Title of ArticleCompton swords in New York 'sale of century'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos
DateFebruary 1, 1992
PageA4
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr.


ID101975
Title of ArticleWalter Ames Compton
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/50689/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk Envelope People Pictures - Compton, Walter Ames
Picture Caption2/1/1992 pg. A4 The late Walter Compton holds one of his Japanese swords which will be auctioned at Christie's in New York on March 31, while others are displayed with their sheaths and fittings. Walter Ames Compton, President of Miles Laboratories.
History #epl_truth_photograph_2487_01
DateFeb 01, 1992
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories, Collectibles


ID104032
Title of ArticleWalter Ames Compton
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53309/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Compton, Walter Ames
Picture CaptionWalter Ames Compton, left, President of Miles Laboratories, owned what was considered the most significant private collection of Japanese swords in the world. 8/20/1969. See article
History #epl_truth_photograph_2486_01
DateFeb 01, 1992
PageA4
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories, Collectibles


ID8512
Title of ArticleCompton recalled as 'a renaissance man'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateOctober 12, 1990
PageA1
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr.


ID104042
Title of ArticleMiles Laboratories
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53345/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Miles Laboratories: People
Picture Caption10/2/1986 Dr. Alfred Free (far left), Ed Barnhart, Physicians' Desk Reference (center), Dr. Helen M. Free (second from right), Dr. Walter Ames Compton President of Miles Laboratories (far right). See article
History #epl_truth_photograph_2502_01
DateOct 09, 1986
Page12
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories, Free, Alfred H., Dr., Free, Helen M.


ID8511
Title of ArticleWalter A. Compton
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionillus.
DateJuly 21, 1981
Page14
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr.


ID8510
Title of ArticleHeinrichs succeeds Compton as Miles chairman
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionillus.
DateMarch 12, 1981
Page19
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Heinrichs, Erik, Miles Medical Co.


ID92183
Title of ArticleCompton to Chair Brademas Dinner
NotesBrademas, John (1980) envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMay 24, 1980
SubjectsBrademas, John, Compton, Walter A., Dr., Political Campaigns


ID104033
Title of ArticleWalter Ames Compton
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53333/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Compton, Walter Ames
Picture CaptionWalter Ames Compton, M.D., Miles Laboratories, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana 46515. Dr. Compton was elected a vice president of The Royal Society of Medicine Foundation, Inc. 12/8/1978. See article
History #epl_truth_photograph_2488_01
DateDec 08, 1978
Page23
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories, Physicians


ID104034
Title of ArticleWalter Ames Compton
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53321/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Compton, Walter Ames
Picture CaptionWalter Ames Compton, M.D., Miles Laboratories, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana 46515. Dr. Compton was elected a vice president of The Royal Society of Medicine Foundation, Inc. 12/8/1978. See article
History #epl_truth_photograph_2489_01
DateDec 08, 1978
Page23
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories, Physicians


ID8509
Title of ArticleCompton honorary trustee
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of Dr. Walter A. Compton
DateAugust 21, 1978
History #1040b
Page15
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Midwest Museum of American Art


ID104041
Title of ArticleWalter Ames Compton
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53318/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Compton, Walter Ames
Picture CaptionWalter Ames Compton, 1-19-78, President of Miles Laboratories. Similar photo in article "Annual Chamber Dinner: Bayer Pledges 'Miles to Be Miles'", Elkhart Truth, Jan 19, 1978, page 1.
History #epl_truth_photograph_2500_01
DateJan 19, 1978
Page1
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories


ID104040
Title of ArticleWalter Ames Compton
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53348/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Compton, Walter Ames
Picture CaptionWalter Ames Compton, 1-19-78, President of Miles Laboratories. Similar photo in article
History #epl_truth_photograph_2499_01
DateJan 19, 1978
Page1
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories


ID8508
Notes050 A512 - Article on Compton's sword collection
SourceLocal History File
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateMarch 1, 1977
Page50-60
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr.


ID8456
Title of ArticleCompton sword collection exhibited in New York
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDr. Walter A. Compton & swords
DateApril 10, 1976
Page5, 6
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., World War II


ID8455
Title of ArticleThe Mogul of Miles Laboratories, by Ann H. Hughes
NotesIndiana Business & Industry, v19, #11
SourceLocal History File
LocationIndiana Collection
DateNovember 1975
Page4-7
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr.


ID34461
Title of ArticleMiles to erect new citric acid plant near Dayton
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateJuly 3, 1974
History #936n
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr.


ID8454
Title of ArticleDr. Compton on World Wildlife Fund group
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of Dr. Walter A. Compton
DateDecember 7, 1973
History #1040b
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr.


ID8453
Title of ArticleElected Chairman of the Board at Miles
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateJune 26, 1973
History #936
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Medical Co.


ID34455
Title of ArticleBeardsley resigns; Compton and Orr move up at Miles
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateJune 26, 1973
History #936l
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr., Orr, George W., Beardsley, Walter R.


ID104039
Title of ArticleWalter Ames Compton
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53363/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Compton, Walter Ames
Picture CaptionWalter Ames Compton, M.D., Miles Laboratories, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana. 6/26/1973. See article "Beardsley Resigns; Compton and Orr Move Up at Miles", Elkhart Truth, Jun 26, 1973, page 15.
History #epl_truth_photograph_2498_01
DateJun 26, 1973
Page15
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories, Physicians


ID22167
Title of ArticleServing Needs in Health and Nutrition - The Story of Miles Laboratories, Inc.
Notespamphlet
SourceLocal History File
LocationElkhart City History File
DateJune 1, 1973
History #936m
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr., Alka-Seltzer, Miles Medical Co.


ID34457
Title of ArticleServing needs in health and nutrition
Notesthe story of Miles Laboratories, Inc.
SourceLocal History File
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captiondrawings
DateJanuary 1, 1973
History #936m
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Beardsley, Walter R., Compton, Walter A., Dr., Alka-Seltzer


ID34450
Title of ArticleMiles accomplishments honored Thursday by Newcomen Society
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateDecember 15, 1972
History #936i
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr., Beardsley, Walter R.


ID104043
Title of ArticleMiles Laboratories
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53342/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Miles Laboratories: People
Picture Caption4/26/1972 Walter Beardsley (far left), Dr. Walter Ames Compton President of Miles Laboratories (far right)
History #epl_truth_photograph_2503_01
DateApr 26, 1972
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories, Beardsley, Walter R.


ID102129
Title of ArticleWalter Ames Compton
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/50692/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Compton, Walter Ames
Picture CaptionWalter Ames Compton (second from right) President of Miles Laboratories.. 3/10/1972
History #epl_truth_photograph_2497_01
DateMar 10, 1972
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories, Elkhart, IN


ID104038
Title of ArticleWalter Ames Compton
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53336/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Compton, Walter Ames
Picture CaptionWalter Ames Compton (second from right) President of Miles Laboratories. 3/10/1972 (?)
History #epl_truth_photograph_2496_01
DateMar 10, 1972
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories


ID34446
Title of ArticleMiles acquires Siebel Company
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateSeptember 27, 1971
History #936g
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr.


ID34443
Title of ArticleMiles, Worthington boards OK merger
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateJanuary 28, 1970
History #936f
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr.


ID34442
Title of ArticleMiles Laboratories to purchase Ohio Food Specialty Company
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateDecember 19, 1969
History #936f
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Process Industry Group


ID104016
Title of ArticleMiles Laboratories
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53306/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Miles Laboratories: People
Picture Caption8-6-1969 Seated: Walter A. Compton, M.D., President of Miles Laboratories with Dr. Nina Sidorova. Standing: (Left to right) John B. Buckley, Group Vice President, Process Industry Group; Dr. L. A. Underkofler, Director, Molecular Biology Research Laboratory and Dr. C. J. O' Donovan, Vice President, Scientific Affairs.
History #epl_truth_photograph_2505_01
DateAug 06, 1969
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories, O’Donovan, Cornelius J., Dr.


ID74150
Title of ArticleDr. Compton Named To Council Of National Planning Assn.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWalter A. Compton
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 07, 1969
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories


ID34440
Title of ArticleMiles growth traced at annual meeting
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of executives Vincent J. Romeo, Walter A. Compton, M.D., & Walter R. Beardsley
DateApril 23, 1969
History #936f
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr., Beardsley, Walter R., Business


ID34439
Title of ArticleMiles acquires new firm
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateFebruary 19, 1969
History #936e
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Miles Laboratories, Dome Division, Compton, Walter A., Dr.


ID104015
Title of ArticleMiles Laboratories & GFC
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/50691/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Miles Laboratories: People
Picture Caption9/4/1968 pg. 18 A check for $55 million changed hands Tuesday in Elkhart as ceremonies were held officially completing the previously announced purchased of the S.O.S. business by Miles Laboratories Inc. from General Foods Corporation. Officials attending the closing (from left), are Kendall M. Cole, Vice President and General Counsel of GFC; Joseph H. Hoyt, Miles Group Vice President; Roland A. Erickson, GFC Executive Vice President; John B. Buckley, Miles Vice President and General Counsel, and Dr. Walter A. Compton, Miles President.
History #epl_truth_photograph_2501_01
DateSep 04, 1968
Page18
SubjectsS. O. S., Miles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr.


ID104037
Title of ArticleWalter Ames Compton
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53351/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Compton, Walter Ames
Picture CaptionWalter Ames Compton, 6-21-1968, President of Miles Laboratories. See entire photo "HONOR LONG-TERM EMPLOYES [sic] - Miles Laboratories Honors Its Long-Term Employes [sic]", Elkhart Truth, Jun 21, 1968, page 3.
History #epl_truth_photograph_2495_01
DateJun 21, 1968
Page3
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories


ID74040
Title of ArticleMiles Stockholders Hear Of Growth At Annual Meeting
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWalter R. Beardsley; Walter A. Compton; Miles Laboratories stockholders
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateApr 26, 1967
Page21
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Beardsley, Walter R., Compton, Walter A., Dr., Alka-Seltzer


ID104045
Title of ArticleMiles Laboratories
Noteshttps://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/53357/rec/1
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection; People Pictures - Miles Laboratories: People
Picture Caption4/15/1967 (second from left) Treva Van Solinger, (second from right) Walter Ames Compton President of Miles Laboratories, (far right) Richard S. Reamer. Miles honors 2 employees. See article "Honor Two Employes", Elkhart Truth, Apr 15, 1967, page 15.
History #epl_truth_photograph_2506_01
DateApr 15, 1967
Page15
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories, Van Solingen, Treva


ID34434
Title of ArticleMiles heads view TV commercial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of executives, Dr. Walter A. Compton, Walter R. Beardsley & Vincent J. Romeo
DateApril 27, 1966
History #936b
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr., Beardsley, Walter R.


ID8452
Title of ArticleMiles president aids in study of Japanese Samurai swords
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of Dr. Walter A. Compton, Dr. Junji Homma & Rudolph Bullock
DateOctober 18, 1965
History #1040a
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr.


ID22168
Title of ArticleFor That Great Feeling
SourceLocal History File
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of executives
DateApril 23, 1965 issue of TIME
History #936a
Page92, 94
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Alka-Seltzer, Compton, Walter A., Dr., Miles, Franklin L., Dr.


ID34433
Title of ArticleCorporations
NotesTime magazine
SourceOther
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of Compton & Beardsley
DateApril 23, 1965
History #936a
Page92, 94
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Miles, Franklin L., Dr., Beardsley, Walter R., Compton, Walter A., Dr.


ID22170
Title of ArticleThe two challenges of Miles Laboratories
SourceLocal History File
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphotos of site, staff
DateNovember 1964 issue of Dun's Review
History #936
Page44-46, 107-112
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Alka-Seltzer, Compton, Walter A., Dr.


ID34432
Title of ArticleThe two challenges of Miles Laboratories
NotesDun's Review magazine
SourceOther
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphotos, graph
DateNovember, 1964
History #936
Page44-46
SubjectsMiles Laboratories, Compton, Walter A., Dr.


ID5891
Title of ArticleE. H. Beardsley plans to retire
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of Edward H. Beardsley & Dr. Walter A. Compton
DateJune 29, 1964
History #1040
SubjectsBeardsley, Edward H., Compton, Walter A., Dr., Miles Laboratories


ID8450
Title of ArticleElkhartan's deed of good will
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMay 1, 1963
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr.


ID8448
Title of ArticleElkhartan returns national treasure to Japan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDr. Walter A.Compton, Moritatsu Hosokawa, Marquis Hosokawa & Dr. Shin Hayao & swords
DateApril 29, 1963
Page13
SubjectsCompton, Walter A., Dr., World War II