Woods, Arthur (1870–1942)

US public official and businessman. His career ranged from teaching, reporting, and running a lumber business in Mexico (1907), to police work and philanthropy. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was named deputy police commissioner of New York, New York (1907–09) and he became police commissioner (1909–14). During World War I he helped direct the US propaganda efforts abroad, was staff director of military aeronautics, and later helped to reestablish servicemen in civilian life. After chairing the president's Committee for Employment (1930–31), he became the first chairman of Colonial Williamsburg and author of several books.