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Adolph B. Anderson

House 1945-50 (District 57)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  St. Louis

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/24/1883
Birth Place: Minnesota
Birth County: Meeker
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Duluth
Occupation (when first elected): Wholesale and Manufacturing Business

EDUCATION

Country Schools; Elementary School;
Country Schools; Secondary;
Business College; Postsecondary;
Augsburg College; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children: Four children: (2 sons, 2 daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born and raised on a farm.

Total Days Served: 2191

SESSIONS SERVED

56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
Body: House
District: 57
Elected: 11/2/1948
Residence: Duluth
Term of Office: 1/3/1949 to 12/31/1950
Oath Date: 1/4/1949
Counties Represented: St. Louis
Occupation: Wholesale and Manufacturing Business
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Employees Compensation
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Rules
  • Taxes
  • University

55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1947
Body: House
District: 57
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Duluth
Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 1/2/1949
Oath Date: 1/7/1947
Counties Represented: St. Louis
Occupation: Wholesale and Manufacturing Business
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Employees Compensation
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Rules
  • Taxes
  • Towns and Counties

54th Legislative Session (1945-1946)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1945
Body: House
District: 57
Elected: 11/7/1944
Residence: Duluth
Term of Office: 1/1/1945 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date: 1/2/1945
Counties Represented: St. Louis
Occupation: Wholesale and Manufacturing Business
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Cities of the First Class
  • Employees Compensation
  • Taxes
  • Towns and Counties