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Arthur T. Nelson
Senate 1927-30 (District 32)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/26/1897
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Birth County:
Hennepin
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Engaged in General Practice of Law; Nelson, Young and Sawyer Law Firm
EDUCATION
South High School, Minneapolis; Secondary; Graduate
University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body:
Senate
District:
32
Elected:
11/2/1926
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/3/1927 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date:
1/4/1927
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Engaged in General Practice of Law, Nelson and Sawyer Law Firm
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Aviation
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Banks and Banking
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Cities of the First Class
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Judiciary
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Labor
-
Railroads
-
Soldiers Home (Chair)
-
Workmens Compensation
Body:
Senate
District:
32
Elected:
11/2/1926
Residence:
Minneapolis
Term of Office:
1/3/1927 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date:
1/4/1927
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation:
Engaged in General Practice of Law; Nelson, Young and Sawyer Law Firm
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Banks and Banking
-
Cities of the First Class
-
Judiciary
-
Labor
-
Railroads
-
Soldiers Home (Chair)
-
Workmens Compensation