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Wahlstrand, Harry Levine

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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.

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Total Days Served: 11690

SESSIONS SERVED

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

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1961

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/4/1958

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
Oath Date: 1/6/1959

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 Convened Date: 1/6/1959

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/4/1958

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/5/1959 to 1/6/1963
Oath Date: 1/6/1959

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:

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 Convened Date: 1/8/1957

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/2/1954

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
Oath Date: 1/4/1955

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
Committees
Education
Liquor Control
Public Health (Chair)
Public Highways
Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
Taxes and Tax Laws

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59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1955

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/2/1954

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
Oath Date: 1/4/1955

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
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 Convened Date: 1/6/1953

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/7/1950

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/1/1951 to 1/2/1955
Oath Date: 1/2/1951

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 Convened Date: 1/2/1951

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/7/1950

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/1/1951 to 1/2/1955
Oath Date: 1/2/1951

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

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

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/1949

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/5/1946

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 12/31/1950
Oath Date: 1/7/1947

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
Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
Taxes and Tax Laws

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55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/7/1947

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/5/1946

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 12/31/1950
Oath Date: 1/7/1947

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
Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
Taxes and Tax Laws

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

Session Details Convened Date: 1/2/1945

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/3/1942

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date: 1/5/1943

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

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53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/5/1943

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/3/1942

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date: 1/5/1943

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

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

Session Details Convened Date: 1/7/1941

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/8/1938

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date: 1/3/1939

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

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51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1939

Body: Senate

District: 25

Elected: 11/8/1938

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date: 1/3/1939

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

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49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1935

Body: House

District: 25

Elected: 11/6/1934

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/3/1937
Oath Date: 1/8/1935

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

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48th Legislative Session (1933-1934)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/3/1933

Body: House

District: 25

Elected: 11/8/1932

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/2/1933 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date: 1/3/1933

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

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47th Legislative Session (1931-1932)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1931

Body: House

District: 25

Elected: 11/4/1930

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/5/1931 to 1/1/1933
Oath Date: 1/6/1931

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

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46th Legislative Session (1929-1930)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/8/1929

Body: House

District: 25

Elected: 11/6/1928

Residence: Willmar

Term of Office: 1/7/1929 to 1/4/1931
Oath Date: 1/8/1929

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

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