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Anderson, Oliver A.

House 1951-54 (District 24)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  Chippewa

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12/10/1898
Birth Place: Montevideo, Minnesota
Birth County: Chippewa
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 12/22/1976
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Montevideo
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Home Owner

EDUCATION

Rural School; Elementary School;
Windom Institute, Montevideo; College Graduate;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Montevideo, Minnesota (Town Clerk, 23 years); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Three children: (1 son, 2 daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born near Montevideo.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

58th Legislative Session (1953-1954)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 24
Elected: 11/5/1952
Residence: Montevideo
Term of Office: 1/6/1953 to 1/3/1955
Counties Represented: Chippewa
Occupation: Farmer/Home Owner
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Highways
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Towns and Counties

57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 24
Elected: 11/7/1950
Residence: Montevideo
Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/5/1953
Counties Represented: Chippewa
Occupation: Farmer/Home Owner
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Cooperatives
  • Highways
  • Towns and Counties
  • University