C. Elmer Anderson
| Clyde Elmer Anderson | |
|---|---|
| 28th Governor of Minnesota | |
|
In office September 27, 1951 – January 5, 1955 | |
| Lieutenant |
Ancher Nelsen Donald O. Wright |
| Preceded by | Luther Youngdahl |
| Succeeded by | Orville Freeman |
| 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota | |
|
In office January 2, 1945 – September 27, 1951 | |
| Governor |
Edward J. Thye Luther W. Youngdahl |
| Preceded by | Archie H. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Ancher Nelsen |
| 30th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota | |
|
In office January 2, 1939 – January 4, 1943 | |
| Governor | Harold E. Stassen |
| Preceded by | Gottfrid Lindsten |
| Succeeded by | Edward John Thye |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 16, 1912 Brainerd, Minnesota |
| Died |
January 22, 1998 (aged 85) Brainerd, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lillian Otterstad |
| Profession | politician |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Clyde Elmer Anderson (March 16, 1912 – January 22, 1998), more commonly known as C. Elmer Anderson, was an American politician who served as the 28th Governor of Minnesota from September 27, 1951 to January 5, 1955.
Life and career
Anderson was born in Brainerd, Minnesota in 1912. His father died when he was only 14, forcing him to get a job with a magazine and newspaper company to help support the family. He attended Brainerd High School and spent two quarters at the University of Minnesota studying medicine before running out of tuition money and returning home to continue working.[1][2]
In 1938, he ran as lieutenant governor of Minnesota with Republican gubernatorial candidate Harold Stassen and won. At 31 and 26 years old, respectively, Stassen and Anderson were the youngest governor and lieutenant governor in state history. Anderson went on to win re-election as lieutenant governor five more times under three different governors. He holds the record for the most total years served as the state's lieutenant governor.[1][2]
In September 1951, Anderson became governor when Luther Youngdahl resigned to become a federal judge in Washington, D.C. He won election to a full term in 1952 but was defeated by Orville Freeman two years later. After leaving the governor's office, he served as mayor of Nisswa from 1961 to 1963, and as mayor of Brainerd from 1976 to 1986. He died in Brainerd in 1998. The C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway is named in his honor.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Former Gov. C. Elmer Anderson dead at 85". Minnesota Daily. Associated Press. 23 January 1988.
- 1 2 3 "C. Elmer Anderson Biography". Minnesota Historical Society.
External links
- The C. Elmer Anderson Papers are available for research use at the Minnesota Historical Society.
- C. Elmer Anderson at Find a Grave
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gottfrid Lindsten |
Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota 1939–1943 |
Succeeded by Edward John Thye |
| Preceded by Archie H. Miller |
Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota 1945–1951 |
Succeeded by Ancher Nelsen |
| Preceded by Luther Youngdahl |
Governor of Minnesota 1951–1955 |
Succeeded by Orville Freeman |
