Strong, Woody
Person
Biographical Information
Woody Strong received his bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1940.
Strong was a businessman, engineer, and philanthropist. He and his wife Penny made several humanitarian trips to Nepal, contributing to the establishment of nine schools, three health posts, two libraries, and a hospital. He shipped books, medical supplies and clothes to the country every year and encouraged others to do the same. Strong met and was inspired by the charitable work of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Woody Strong collection
Collection — Box Communal Collections 12: Series MSA 213, Series 1, Placement: 18
Identifier: MSA 221
Scope and Contents
Articles about Woody and Penny Strong's mission trips to Nepal.
Dates:
1988 - 1995