William Donald Schaefer (1921-2011)
MSA SC 3520-1489

Sources:

Books -

Eisenberg, Gerson G.  Marylanders Who Served the Nation:  A Biographical Dictionary of Federal Officials from Maryland.
        Annapolis:  Maryland State Archives, 1992.

Holli, Melvin G. and Peter d'A. Jones, eds.  Biographical Dictionary of American Mayors, 1820-1980.  Westport, Connecticut:  Greenwood Press, 1981.
        Biographical sketch on pp. 318-319.

Papenfuse, Edward C., ed. Archives of Maryland New Series I:  An Historical List of Public Officials of Maryland.  vol. 1: 1632 - 1990.
        Annapolis:  Maryland State Archives, 1990.

Newspaper/journal articles - (listed in chronological order)

Obituary.  "William H. Schaefer." The (Baltimore) Evening Sun, 7 April 1958.

Richardson, Cei.  "Baltimore's New Mayor:  What's he Really Like?"  The Baltimore Sun, 5 December 1971.

"Tululu Schaefer, mayor's mother, dies." The Baltimore Sun, 11 November 1983.

"When a House Is Not a Home." The Washington Post, 28 May 1987.

"Schaefer:  Governor's Mansion open to all."  The Capital, 11 April 1988.

"Mayoral portrait of Schaefer gets its final touches."  The Baltimore Sun, 14 April 1988.

"Schaefer portrait unveiled."  The Daily Record, 15 April 1988.

"The Md. Voter Revolt:  Gilchrest defeats Dyson in 1st District; Schaefer wins."  The Baltimore Sun, 7 November 1990.

"Schaefer roundly defeats Shepard to win 2nd term."  The Baltimore Sun, 7 November 1990.

"Schaefer comes to carol, but sings blues." The Baltimore Sun, 12 December 1990.

"Youth aid bureaus reprieved:  Governor promises to provide funding."  The Baltimore Sun, 27 December 1990.

"Schaefer delivers apology for chopping of trees."  The Baltimore Sun, 27 December 1990.

"Md. plans closings, cuts for $243 million deficit."  The Baltimore Sun, 29 December 1990.

Davis, Phillip.  "Schaefer urges bay growth panel to move on regulatory legislation."  The Baltimore Sun, 3 January 1991.

"Governor shuffles some of state's top aides."  The Baltimore Sun, 8 August 1991.

"Schaefer drops Steinberg from drug commission." The Baltimore Sun, 28 August 1991.

Schaefer, William Donald.  "Governor Says State Must Do More With Less."  Maryland Forum, 20 January 1992.

"Governor criticizes Philip Morris over ad offering a $2 rebate to smokers."  The Baltimore Sun, 20 May 1992.

"Schaefer is again letting state's spokesmen speak."  The Baltimore Sun, 31 July 1992.

"Schaefer warns of deficit headed to $500 million."  The Baltimore Sun, 23 August 1992.

"Schaefer presents a 'plateful' of ideas aimed at social problems."  The Baltimore Sun, 15 January 1993.

"Schaefer remap victory is upheld." The Baltimore Sun, 25 August 1993.

Langfit, Frank.  "Schaefer hurtles into his final session at full speed."  The Baltimore Sun, 14 January 1994.

"Gunts, Edward.  "Schaefer leaves his mark--and name."  The Baltimore Sun, 23 July 1994.

Frece, John W.  "Schaefer on stump backing Glendening."  The Baltimore Sun, 19 October 1994.

Steinbach, Alice.  "Schaefer Revisits Schaefer."  The Baltimore Sun, 23 October 1994.

"As his farewell advice, Schaefer will offer a budget."  The Baltimore Sun, 15 December 1994.

"One of a kind:  Dreamer, doer, Wizard of Odd, Schaefer exits Maryland's public stage."  The Baltimore Sun, 15 January 1995.

"The Cornerstone of his Administration:  Schaefer's ideas of how buildings should look dot state's landscape." The Baltimore Evening Sun, 16 January 1995.

"A Personality All His Own:  Schaefer's Style Defines His Legacy in Md. Politics."  The Washington Post, 17 January 1995.

"Schaefer plans to join Baltimore law firm." The Baltimore Sun, 31 May 1995.

"It's Counselor Schaefer Now." The Daily Record, 31 May 1995.

"Schaefer And Bentley's Latest Pitch." The Washington Post, 20 July 1995.

"Schaefer building opened." The Frederick Post, 24 August 1995.

"Schaefer gives lobbying tips to homeless Marylanders."  The Baltimore Sun, 15 February 1996.

"The Schaefer Years Pass into History."  The Baltimore Sun, 20 April 1996.

"Plenty of satisfaction with airport terminal."  The Baltimore Sun, 6 December 1997.

"Schaefer and Snoops: Friendship for the Ages."  The Washington Post, 14 February 1998.

"Layton, Lyndsey.  "Schaefer's Return to Life."  The Washington Post, 22 October 1998.

Marsh, Sara.  "Schaefer set to don a new cap:  Former mayor, governor prepares to take over comptroller's office."  The Capital, 17 January 1999.

"Daemmrich, JoAnna.  "Schaefer picks up fights for 'his' city."  The Baltimore Sun, 28 January 1999.

Scott, Andrew J.  "Schaefer promises new ways."  Montgomery Gazette, 29 January 1999.

"The Schaefer saga continues." The Baltimore Sun, 25 January 1999.

Babington, Charles.  "Schaefer's Return Suggests Trouble for Glendening."  The Washington Post, 25 January 1999.

Daemmrich, JoAnna.  "Schaefer returns to office with flourish:  Former governor takes oath as comptroller." The Baltimore Sun, 26 January 1999.

"Pierre, Robert E.  "Schaefer Back Where He's Happiest--in Office."  The Washington Post, 26 January 1999.

Rascovar, Barry.  "Schaefer takes the gloves off."  The Baltimore Sun, 27 January 1999.

Hyslop, Margie.  "Like old pals:  Schaefer, governor exchange laughs."  The Washington Times, 28 January 1999.

Babington, Charles.  "Schaefer, Glendening Make Nice:  At Board Meeting, Humor; Harmony."  The Washington Post, 28 January 1999.

"William Donald Schaefer sworn in as Comptroller." Ledger, February 1999.

"Excerpts from Comptroller Schaefer's swearing-in speech."  Ledger, February 1999.

Dagenais, Bernard.  "Schaefer gets back to business in Annapolis as state comptroller."  The Washington Times, 1 February 1999.

Layton, Lyndsey and Robert E. Pierre.  "Schaefer Weighs Run In Baltimore:  Ex-Mayor May Try To Reclaim Old Job." The Washington Post, 16 February 1999.

"Schaefer mulls regaining mayor's job."  The Washington Times, 17 February 1999.

Epstein, Gady A.  "Schaefer criticizes governor's decisions on police lab, bypass."  The Baltimore Sun, 25 February 1999.

Stuckey, Tom.  "Schaefer, Glendening mix it up for first time."  The Washington Times, 25 February 1999.

-----.  "Schaefer Finally Snarls at Glendening--Over Guv's Reversal on Bypass."  The Daily Record, 25 February 1999.

"Quicker happy returns."  The Baltimore Sun, 3 March 1999.

"Comptroller Schaefer Awarded for Leadership in Community Service."  Press release dated 15 June 1999.

Kurtz, Josh.  "Schaefer's fund-raiser has observers guessing again."  Montgomery Gazette, 9 July 1999.

"Baltimoreans of the Century: William Donald Schaefer." Baltimore Magazine, December 1999.

"Doing the job his way:  William Donald Schaefer fills the role of state comptroller with spark." The Capital, 16 January 2000.

"LeDuc, Daniel and Angela Paik.  "Comptroller Skips Speech By Governor."  The Washington Post, 27 January 2000.

"William Donald Schaefer Back in the Saddle Again as a Public Official."  The Daily Record, 21 June 2000.

"Butt Out:  Schaefer's War Against Cigarette Smugglers."  The Daily Record, 12 August 2000.

Dresser, Michael.  "Schaefer assails Dixon as 2-1 balance shifts on board of Public Works."  The Baltimore Sun, 31 August 2000.

Dozier, Walter Lee.  "Fur flies again at state Public Works session."  The Gazette, 22 September 2000.

"Comptroller Schaefer receives certificate of excellence for financial reporting."  Ledger, September 2000.

"Local politics:  The good, the bad, and the bizarre."  The Baltimore Sun, 15 October 2000.

"Schaefer refuses to be retiring type:  Fund-raiser set for comptroller eager for a new race."  The Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2001.

Marsh, Sara.  "State readies for tax-free purchase week."  The Capital, 24 July 2001.

-----.  "Comptroller's office to pay $51,000 for erroneous listings."  The Capital, 17 October 2001.

Rodricks, Dan.  "Schaefer turns 80 and looks back."  The Baltimore Sun, 2 November 2001.

Olesker, Michael.  "Schaefer hits 80, reflecting on career, contemporaries."  The Baltimore Sun, 4 November 2001.

"Schaefer to celebrate office's anniversary:  Comptroller position established in 1852."  The Baltimore Sun, 25 January 2002.

"Comptrollers, past and present." The Baltimore Sun, 25 January 2002.

"Comptroller Celebrates Office's 150th Year."  The Capital, 29 January 2002.

"Schaefer speaks out, again."  The Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2002.

"To Schaefer, 80, public life is never done." The Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2002.

"Schaefer announcement draws 500 to Woodlawn." The Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2002.

Libit, Howard.  "Schaefer will face challenge in primary."  The Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2002.

"Schaefer gushes over his restored fountain." The Baltimore Sun, 30 April 2003.

"Fountain's back and emotion flows." The Capital, 30 April 2003.

"For Schaefer, a Day Flowing With Joy." The Washington Post, 30 April 2003.

"Delayed fast-food order fodder for comptroller." The Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2004.
"Md. Comptroller Stickers It to 'Em." The Washington Post, 20 May 2004.

"In service, he's golden." The Baltimore Sun, 8 February 2006.

"Schaefer's exit takes the cake." The Baltimore Sun, 4 January 2007.

"A Bittersweet End to a Long and Colorful Career."The Washington Post, 4 January 2007.

"No regrets, no excuses." The Baltimore Sun, 9 January 2007.

"'We Love You Boss'." The Capital, 19 January 2007.

"Schaefer Is Retiring, But Never Shy." The Washington Post, 20 January 2007.

"Pensions add up for Schaefer." The Baltimore Sun, 22 January 2007.

"Schaefer goes back to capital for award." The Baltimore Sun, 29 March 2007.

"'It's a very relaxed life'." The Baltimore Sun, 4 October 2007.

"He Changed the Face of Baltimore." The Baltimore Sun, 19 April 2011.

"At the Inner Harbor, Gratitude to Schaefer." The Baltimore Sun, 19 April 2011.

"In Oft-stormy Relations, Schaefer Got Business to Get Things Done." The Baltimore Sun, 19 April 2011.

"How 'Shaky' Schaefer Found His Way." The Baltimore Sun, 19 April 2011.

"Remembering Schaefer." The Baltimore Sun, 19 April 2011.

"He Was a Master of Politics as Performance Art." The Baltimore Sun, 19 April 2011.

"A Man of Characters." The Baltimore Sun, 19 April 2011.

Editorial. "The Hero of Baltimore." The Baltimore Sun, 19 April 2011.

"Autocratic Md. Governor Got Things Done His Way." The Washington Post, 19 April 2011.

"In a Life Full of Memorable Events, the Final Moments." The Baltimore Sun, 20 April 2011.

"Schaefer to be Taken on 'Final Tour' of City." The Baltimore Sun, 20 April 2011.

"Schaefer the Neighbor Recalled." The Baltimore Sun, 20 April 2011.

"In Baltimore, Schaefer Recalled as an 'Icon'." The Baltimore Sun, 20 April 2011.

"Schaefer: the People's Mayor." The Baltimore Sun, 20 April 2011.

"Schaefer's Vision Changed City's Sports Landscape." The Baltimore Sun, 20 April 2011.

Editorial. "William Donald Schaefer." The Washington Post, 20 April 2011.

"Aide Preceded Schaefer in Death by Hours." The Baltimore Sun, 21 April 2011.

"A Convert to Environmental Efforts." The Baltimore Sun, 21 April 2011.

"Old St. Paul's Was a Haven for Schaefer." The Baltimore Sun, 21 April 2011.

"Former aide researches Schaefer ancestry." The Baltimore Sun, 23 April 2011.

Internet sources -

Maryland Manual On-Line

Baltimore City Government biography
http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/government/h_mayors/mayschae.htm

Archival sources -

BALTIMORE CITY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Marriage Record) William H. Schaefer and Tululu I. Skipper, 28 November 1918, Volume AD 30 Page 253 [MSA T 991, 3/1/1/32]

BALTIMORE CITY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Marriage Record) Felix Skipper and Clarence Bazeman, 21 September 1893, Volume JTG # pp. 314-315 [MSA CM206-13, CR 10,283-2]

BALTIMORE CITY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS (Marriage Licenses) Elias Skipper and Sarah Ann Fisher, 13 August 1857, Volume LSN [MSA C213-1, 3/1/1/1]

BALTIMORE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS (Birth Record) Male child of Louis Schafer and Emma Schafer, 29 September 1887, Certificate No. 97244 [MSA CM1135-24, CR 47,404].

BALTIMORE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS (Death Record) Eli Skipper, 28 March 1907, Certificate No. B97681 [MSA CM1132-93, CR 48,136]

BALTIMORE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS (Death Record) Elisha Skipper, 3 July 1903, Certificate No. B59560 [MSA CM1132-80, CR 48,123]

BALTIMORE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS (Death Record) William Henry Schaefer, 5 April 1958, Certificate No. 58-3784  [MSA CM 1132-292, CR 48,333]

BALTIMORE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS (Death Record) Clara M. Skipper, 1 September 1936, Certificate No. F26987 [MSA CM1132-198, CR 48,241]

BALTIMORE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS (Death Record) Louis Schaefer, 19 April 1937, Certificate No. F34718 [MSA CM1132-201, CR 48,244]

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS (Death Record) Tululu Irene Schaefer, 10 November 1983, Baltimore City, Certificate No. 83-29844 [MSA T1890- 37, 3/63/13/]

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS (Death Record, Counties) Fielding Skipper, 1 August 1941, Baltimore County [MSA SM30-142, SR 3308]

Maryland State Archives SPECIAL COLLECTIONS (Governor William Donald Schaefer Photograph and Memorabilia Collection) MSA SC 4383.

Maryland State Archives SPECIAL COLLECTIONS (Governor William Donald Schaefer Memorabilia Collection) MSA SC 4403.

Maryland State Archives SPECIAL COLLECTIONS (Governor Schaefer Artwork and Memorabilia Collection) MSA SC 4457.

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU (Census Record, MD) 1880.  BC, vol. 3, E.D. 243, sheet 74, line 35 [MSA SM61, M 4732] Elias Skipper (Fielding, age 6)

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU (Census Record, MD) 1900.  BC, vol. 22, E.D. 277, sheet 2, line 21 [MSA SM61, M 2378] Louis Schofer.

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU (Census Record, MD) 1900.  BC, E.D. 108, sheet 1A [MSA SM61, M2372] Charles H. Schaefer, Patterson Park Ave.

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU (Census Record, MD) 1900.  BC, E.D. 212, sheet 7 [MSA SM61, M 2376] Eli Skipper, Jr.

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU (Census Record, MD) 1910.  BC, E.D. 119, sheet 12A [MSA SM61, M 3258] Fred Skipper, boilermaker, Ensor St.

Other sources -

Pedigree chart prepared by the Maryland Historical Society Library, 4 February 1990.

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