Bio of TRAVIS, Harry C. (b.1860), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol II, pg 567
HARRY C. TRAVIS
One of the substantial business men of Minneapolis is Harry C. Travis, president
of the Murphy-Travis Company. He was born in Madelia, on the 29th of September,
1860, a son of John and Mary (Peel) Travis, both natives of England.
In the acquirement of his education Harry C. Travis attended the common schools
of his birthplace and came to Minneapolis in 1878, at the age of eighteen years.
In 1884 he started in the bookbinding business with his brother, John F. Travis,
who was the first tenant in the Boston block, occupying a basement. In 1887 he
purchased his brother's interest, the latter going into the real estate
business. Harry C. Travis conduced the business independently until 1904, when
the Murphy-Travis Company was incorporated, Mr. Travis becoming president of the
corporation. This company is exceptionally strong and reliable and its business
is extensive. The firm does general printing, and lithographing, and makes blank
books and loose leaf devices. Over fifty people are employed, who handle
efficiently the trade which extends over fifteen states, including the entire
Northwest. Mr. Travis is well deserving of the success he enjoys and he has won
the confidence and esteem of all who know him.
In 1898 Mr. Travis was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Tobin of New York,
and to their union one son, Ford Tobin, has been born. He is a student at
Carnegie Tech.
The political allegiance of Mr. Travis is given to the republican party and the
principles for which it stands. Fraternally he is a Mason, holding membership in
Hennepin Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; St. Anthony Chapter, Darius Commandery and Zuhrah
Temple of the Mystic Shrine. Socially he is identified with the Minneapolis
Athletic Club, the Auto Club and the Interlachen Country Club. He is
essentially, a public-spirited citizen, his interest and cooperation being a
stimulus and inspiration, and he has been an active factor in the commercial
development of this city.