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Wahlstrand, Harry Levine

House 1929-36 (District 25); Senate 1939-62 (District 25)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Kandiyohi, Swift

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/24/1890
Birth Place: Fahlun Township, Minnesota
Birth County: Kandiyohi
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 2/21/1962
Gender: Male
Religion: Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Willmar
Occupation (when first elected): History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School; Former Teacher, Gustavus Commercial Department and Taylors Falls High School

EDUCATION

Minnesota Rural Grade Schools; Elementary School;
University of Birmingham, England; Attended College;
Northwestern College, Fergus Falls; Junior College/Community College; Academy Course, Graduate, 1913
Gustavus Adolphus College; College Graduate; 1917

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Army, 139th Infantry, 88th Division (World War I; Served Overseas, Verdun, St. Mihiel, and Argonne); 1918 to 19??
State Board/Commission/Council: Minnesota Statehood Centennial Commission (First Vice-Chair); 195? to 195? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Ruth
Children: Three children: Myron and Owen (sons); Harriet (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He served as the Minnesota Director of the National Education Association.

He was a member of the American Legion.

He experienced a cerebral hemorrhage on October 2, 1960 which contributed to his death.

His obituary reported that he was not able to participate in the 1961 regular and special sessions.

He is buried at Bethel Cemetery in Willmar, Minnesota.

He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar, Minnesota.

Religion provided by the Journal of the Senate, April 3, 1963, p. 1008.

Total Days Served: 11690

SESSIONS SERVED

62nd Legislative Session (1961-1962) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/4/1958
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/7/1963
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: Former Teacher, History and Social Sciences, Willmar High School/Educational Director, The Minnesota Hospital Service Association
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Committees
  • Education
  • Liquor Control
  • Public Highways
  • Public Welfare (Chair)
  • Rules and Legislative Expense
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

61st Legislative Session (1959-1960)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/4/1958
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/7/1963
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: Former Teacher of History and Science, Willmar High School/Educational Director, Minnesota Hospital Service Association
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Committees
  • Education
  • Liquor Control
  • Public Highways
  • Public Welfare (Chair)
  • Rules and Legislative Expense
  • Taxes
Leadership Position: President Pro Tempore

60th Legislative Session (1957-1958) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/5/1959
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: Former Teacher of History and Science, Willmar High School/Educational Director, Minnesota Hospital Service Association
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Committees
  • Education
  • Liquor Control
  • Public Health (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/5/1959
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: Former Teacher of History and Science, Willmar High School/Educational Director, Minnesota Hospital Service Association
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Committees
  • Education
  • Liquor Control
  • Public Health (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

58th Legislative Session (1953-1954) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/7/1950
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/3/1955
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: Former Teacher of History and Science, Willmar High School/Educational Director, Minnesota Hospital Service Association
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Civil Defense
  • Education
  • Liquor Control
  • Public Health (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/7/1950
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/3/1955
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Liquor Control
  • Public Health (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

56th Legislative Session (1949-1950) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/1/1951
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Liquor Control
  • Public Health (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/1/1951
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Liquor Control
  • Public Health (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

54th Legislative Session (1945-1946) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Liquor Control
  • Public Health (Chair)
  • Public Highways
  • Reforestation
  • Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home

53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Liquor Control
  • Public Domain (Chair)
  • Public Health
  • Public Highways
  • Reforestation
  • Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home

52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Public Health
  • Public Highways
  • Reforestation
  • Soldiers Bonus and Soldiers Home
  • University

51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 25
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi, Swift
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Public Health
  • Public Highways
  • Reforestation
  • Soldiers Bonus and Soldiers Home
  • University

49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 25
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/4/1937
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Civil Administration
  • Crime Prevention
  • Education (Chair)
  • Public Welfare
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
  • Temperance and Liquor Control
  • University and State Schools

48th Legislative Session (1933-1934)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 25
Elected: 11/8/1932
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/3/1933 to 1/7/1935
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Crime Prevention
  • Education (Chair)
  • Public Domain
  • Public Welfare and Social Legislation
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

47th Legislative Session (1931-1932)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 25
Elected: 11/4/1930
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/6/1931 to 1/2/1933
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Crime Prevention
  • Education
  • Military Affairs
  • Public Welfare and Social Legislation
  • Soldiers Home, State Bonus and Ex-Service Men
  • Taxes and Tax Laws

46th Legislative Session (1929-1930)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 25
Elected: 11/6/1928
Residence: Willmar
Term of Office: 1/8/1929 to 1/5/1931
Counties Represented: Kandiyohi
Occupation: History and Social Science Teacher, Willmar High School; Former Teacher, Gustavus Commercial Department and Taylors Falls High School
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Crime Prevention
  • Education
  • Military Affairs
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Welfare and Social Legislation
  • Soldiers Home, State Bonus and Ex-Service Men