Hanson, Rudolph William "Rudy"
Senate 1955-62 (District 6); Senate 1963-70 (District 9)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Freeborn, Waseca
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/30/1903
Birth Place:
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Birth County:
Freeborn
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
10/12/2002
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Rudy
City of Residence (when first elected):
Albert Lea
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer/Former County School Teacher, 4 Years
EDUCATION
Albert Lea Schools; Elementary School;
Albert Lea High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1919
University of Minnesota; B.A.; 1935
University of Minnesota, Law School; LL.B.; 1937
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota State Historical Society (Member);
[Dates Unknown]
Military:
United States Navy (World War II);
09/11/1942 to 08/01/1945
County Attorney:
Freeborn County, Minnesota;
1946 to 1954
[Elected]
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Statehood Centennial Commission (Second Vice-Chair);
195? to 195?
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
No children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born on a farm near Albert Lea, in Pickeral Lake Township, Minnesota.
He was a member of the Lions Club, Elks Club, Sons of Norway, YMCA, and Great Books Club.
He died at home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. His funeral was held at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Chapel. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Glenville, Minnesota.
His death date is listed as October 12 in one source and October 13 in another source.
Body:
Senate
District:
09
Elected:
11/8/1966
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/2/1967 to 1/3/1971
Counties Represented:
Freeborn, Waseca
Occupation:
Lawyer, General Practice
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs
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Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs: Metropolitan Problems Division
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Committees
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Education (Chair)
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Finance
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Judiciary
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Rules and Legislative Expense
Body:
Senate
District:
09
Elected:
11/8/1966
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/2/1967 to 1/3/1971
Counties Represented:
Freeborn, Waseca
Occupation:
Lawyer, General Practice
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs
-
Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs: Metropolitan Problems Division
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Committees
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Education (Chair)
-
Finance
-
Judiciary
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
Body:
Senate
District:
09
Elected:
11/6/1962
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/7/1963 to 1/1/1967
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
Lawyer, General Practice
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Civil Administration
-
Education
-
Judiciary
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Towns and Counties (Chair)
Body:
Senate
District:
09
Elected:
11/6/1962
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/7/1963 to 1/1/1967
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
Lawyer, General Practice
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Civil Administration
-
Education
-
Judiciary
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Rules and Legislative Expense
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Towns and Counties (Chair)
Body:
Senate
District:
06
Elected:
11/4/1958
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
Lawyer, General Practice
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Education
-
Finance
-
Judiciary
-
Local Government
Body:
Senate
District:
06
Elected:
11/4/1958
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Education
-
Finance
-
Judiciary
-
Local Government
Body:
Senate
District:
06
Elected:
11/2/1954
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Banks and Banking
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Game and Fish
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Judiciary
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Military Affairs and Civil Defense
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Public Institutions and Buildings
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Workmens Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
Body:
Senate
District:
06
Elected:
11/2/1954
Residence:
Albert Lea
Term of Office:
1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
Counties Represented:
Freeborn
Occupation:
Lawyer/Former County School Teacher, 4 Years
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Banks and Banking
-
Game and Fish
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Judiciary
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Military Affairs and Civil Defense
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Public Institutions and Buildings
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Workmens Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
Articles & Books About
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"Rudolph W. Hanson (Obituary)." Austin Daily Herald, October 16, 2002.
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Cox, Peter. "Leaders Recall Senator (Obituary)." Austin Daily Herald, and Albert Lea Tribune, October 16, 2002.
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Schwab, Grace. Email Related to Rudy Hanson's Death, October 14, 2002.
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"Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Sen. Hanson." Minneapolis Star, January? 1961.
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Rudolph Hanson Profile, Source Unknown, 1955?
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.