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Herman F. Sprung
Senate 1931-38 (District 64)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Mahnomen, Norman
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/1/1874
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Birth County:
Hennepin
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
1/29/1956
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Ada
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer, Owns 370 Acres of Farm Land
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Norman County, Minnesota (County Fair Board);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Government:
Ada Township, Minnesota (Township Assessor);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Government:
Ada Township, Minnesota (Township Clerk Treasurer);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Government:
Ada Township, Minnesota (Chief Township Supervisor);
1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration:
Ada Independent School District, Minnesota (Directorially Connected);
1??? to 1???
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Dora Schreiber (married on February 16, 1898)
Children:
Seven children: Walter, Clarence, and another son who preceded him in death (sons); Hazel, Mrs. Russell Honningschmidt, Harriet, and Mrs. Lloyd Sweet (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to a farm near Ada, Norman County, Minnesota in 1880, with his parents.
"Mr. Sprung took an active part in politics as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party." (In Memoriam, 1957, p. 20)
He was politically Liberal and Progressive.
His funeral was held at the First Lutheran Church in Ada, Minnesota.
He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Ada, Minnesota.
Religion provided by In Memoriam.
Body:
Senate
District:
64
Elected:
11/6/1934
Residence:
Ada
Term of Office:
1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date:
1/8/1935
Counties Represented:
Mahnomen, Norman
Occupation:
Farmer, Owns 370 Acres of Farm Land
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Mr. Sprung took an active part in politics as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party." (In Memoriam, 1957, p. 20)
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Aviation
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Cooperatives
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Dairy Products and Live Stock
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Drainage
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Public Highways
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Reforestation
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State and County Fairs
Body:
Senate
District:
64
Elected:
11/6/1934
Residence:
Ada
Term of Office:
1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date:
1/8/1935
Counties Represented:
Mahnomen, Norman
Occupation:
Farmer, Owns 370 Acres of Farm Land
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Mr. Sprung took an active part in politics as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party." (In Memoriam, 1957, p. 20)
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Aviation
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Drainage
-
Public Highways
-
Reforestation
-
State and County Fairs
Body:
Senate
District:
64
Elected:
11/4/1930
Residence:
Ada
Term of Office:
1/5/1931 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date:
1/6/1931
Counties Represented:
Mahnomen, Norman
Occupation:
Farmer, Owns 370 Acres of Farm Land
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Mr. Sprung took an active part in politics as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party." (In Memoriam, 1957, p. 20)
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Aviation
-
Civil Administration
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Drainage
-
Public Highways
-
Railroads
-
Reforestation
Body:
Senate
District:
64
Elected:
11/4/1930
Residence:
Ada
Term of Office:
1/5/1931 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date:
1/6/1931
Counties Represented:
Mahnomen, Norman
Occupation:
Farmer, Owns 370 Acres of Farm Land
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Mr. Sprung took an active part in politics as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party." (In Memoriam, 1957, p. 20)
Committees:
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Agriculture
-
Aviation
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Civil Administration
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Public Highways
-
Railroads
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State Development and Immigration
Articles & Books About
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In Memoriam: Senators Ernest P. Anderson, Harry A. Bridgeman, Frank E. Dougherty, Severt B. Duea, Paul Guilford, James H. Hall, Albert Lodin, L.P.Lund, Robert G. Marshall, Fred Newton, Conrad Olson, et al. State of Minnesota Senate Chamber, April 5, 1957.
- The information on Herman F. Sprung also appeared in the Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 5, 1957, p. 1336-1337.