Tribute to South Bend's Dr. P. Gilbert
South Bend profile honors Paul D. Gilbert a lifelong booster of the city who earned an honorary Doctor of Laws from Indiana University at South Bend. The piece notes his work for local growth, his late father’s haberdashery, and his 59 years in the business and civic scene, highlighting unselfish leadership.
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Paul D Gilbert of South Bend Honored for Civic Leadership
A South Bend column salutes Dr. Paul D. Gilbert for tireless civic work across Michiana. He helped raise millions for Notre Dame engineering facilities, led park and educational initiatives, and played a key role in economic recovery after the Studebaker plant closure.
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