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    Anderson, Delbert F.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1953-60 (District 47); House 1967-74 (District 24A); House 1977-80 (District 15A)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

    Counties Served:  Pope, Stevens, Swift

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 6/30/1919
    Birth Place: Ray, North Dakota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 5/3/1999
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Lutheran
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Starbuck
    Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

    EDUCATION

    Pope County Public Schools; Elementary School; Ungraded
    Glenwood High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1937
    West Central School of Agriculture, Morris, Minnesota; Secondary;
    Gustavus Adolphus College; Attended College;
    University of Minnesota; Attended College;
    Morris Agricultural School; College Graduate; 1936

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Board/Commission: Barsness, Minnesota (Clerk of Township Board); 19?? to 19??
    School Board/Administration: School District 90, Minnesota (School District Clerk); 19?? to 19??

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Blanche Halvorson (married on August 23, 1942; she died in 1997)
    Children: Seven children: John, Byron, Dwight, and Mark (sons); Naomi, Rosann, and Darlene (daughters)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
    Paul H. Anderson  - First Cousin Once Removed

    GENERAL NOTES

    The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. A Star Tribune obituary incorrectly identified him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.

    He was a pilot and a member of the Minnesota Flying Farmers and the Director of the National Flying Farmers Association.

    He was a member of Masonic Valley Lodge 174.

    He died of renal failure at the Glenwood Retirement Village in Glenwood, Minnesota. His funeral was held at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck, Minnesota. He was buried in the church cemetery.

    Religion provided by his obituary.

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    Total Days Served: 7308

    SESSIONS SERVED

    71st Legislative Session (1979-1980)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1979
    Body: House
    District: 15A
    Elected: 11/7/1978
    Residence: Starbuck
    Term of Office: 1/1/1979 to 1/4/1981
    Oath Date: 1/3/1979
    Counties Represented: Pope, Stevens, Swift
    Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator, Barsness Township
    Party: Independent Republican Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. Yet his obituaries identify him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
    Committees:
    • Appropriations
    • Appropriations: Semi-State Division
    • Appropriations: State Departments Division (Chair) [He was the Chair in 1979 only.]
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance: Banking
    • Judiciary
    • Judiciary: Judicial Administration

    70th Legislative Session (1977-1978)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1977
    Body: House
    District: 15A
    Elected: 11/2/1976
    Residence: Starbuck
    Term of Office: 1/3/1977 to 12/31/1978
    Oath Date: 1/4/1977
    Counties Represented: Pope, Stevens, Swift
    Occupation: Farmer, Barsness Township, Pope County
    Party: Independent Republican Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. Yet his obituaries identify him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
    Committees:
    • Appropriations
    • Appropriations: State Departments Division
    • Higher Education
    • Transportation
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    68th Legislative Session (1973-1974)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1973
    Body: House
    District: 15A
    Elected: 11/7/1972
    Residence: Starbuck
    Term of Office: 1/1/1973 to 1/5/1975
    Oath Date: 1/2/1973
    Counties Represented: Pope, Stevens, Swift
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. Yet his obituaries identify him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
    Committees:
    • Appropriations
    • Appropriations: State Departments Division
    • Financial Institutions and Insurance
    • Transportation
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    67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1971
    Body: House
    District: 24A
    Elected: 11/3/1970
    Residence: Starbuck
    Term of Office: 1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
    Oath Date: 1/5/1971
    Counties Represented: Pope, Stevens
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. Yet his obituaries identify him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Appropriations
    • Appropriations: Buildings and Highways Division (Chair)
    • Financial Institutions
    • Higher Education
    • Rules and Legislative Administration
    • Transportation

    66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1969
    Body: House
    District: 24A
    Elected: 11/5/1968
    Residence: Starbuck
    Term of Office: 1/6/1969 to 1/3/1971
    Oath Date: 1/7/1969
    Counties Represented: Pope, Stevens
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. Yet his obituaries identify him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Appropriations
    • Elections and Reapportionment
    • Financial Institutions and Securities
    • Higher Education
    • Land and Water Resources
    • Regulated Industries and Utilities
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    65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1967
    Body: House
    District: 24A
    Elected: 11/8/1966
    Residence: Starbuck
    Term of Office: 1/2/1967 to 1/5/1969
    Oath Date: 1/3/1967
    Counties Represented: Pope, Stevens
    Occupation: Farmer, Owner and Operator
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. Yet his obituaries identify him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Appropriations
    • Labor-Management Relations
    • Public Service and Utilities
    • Recreation and Water Resources
    • University and College

    61st Legislative Session (1959-1960)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1959
    Body: House
    District: 47
    Elected: 11/4/1958
    Residence: Starbuck
    Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 1/1/1961
    Oath Date: 1/6/1959
    Counties Represented: Pope
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. Yet his obituaries identify him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Aircraft and Airways
    • Cooperatives and Marketing
    • Motor Vehicles
    • Public Domain
    • Public Institutions

    60th Legislative Session (1957-1958)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1957
    Body: House
    District: 47
    Elected: 11/6/1956
    Residence: Starbuck
    Term of Office: 1/7/1957 to 1/4/1959
    Oath Date: 1/8/1957
    Counties Represented: Pope
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. Yet his obituaries identify him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Aircraft and Airways
    • Appropriations
    • Insurance
    • Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention
    • Visit Red River Valley Winter Shows Special
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    59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1955
    Body: House
    District: 47
    Elected: 11/2/1954
    Residence: Starbuck
    Term of Office: 1/3/1955 to 1/6/1957
    Oath Date: 1/4/1955
    Counties Represented: Pope
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. Yet his obituaries identify him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Aircraft and Airways
    • Appropriations
    • Highways
    • Insurance

    58th Legislative Session (1953-1954)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1953
    Body: House
    District: 47
    Elected: 11/5/1952
    Residence: Starbuck
    Term of Office: 1/5/1953 to 1/2/1955
    Oath Date: 1/6/1953
    Counties Represented: Pope
    Occupation: Farmer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: The Minnesota Legislative Manuals 1977-78 and 1979-80 list him as an Independent Republican. The Unofficial Legislative Directories, Minnesota Railroads Association, 1957-74 identify him as a Conservative. Yet his obituaries identify him as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party.
    Committees:
    • Agriculture
    • Aircraft and Airways
    • Highways
    • Temperance and Liquor Control
    • University

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