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    Sletvold, Albert O. "A.O."

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    Senate 1935-54 (District 63)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

    Counties Served:  Becker, Hubbard

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 4/6/1889
    Birth Place: Elizabeth, Minnesota
    Birth County: Otter Tail
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: ??/??/1967
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: A.O.
    City of Residence (when first elected): Detroit Lakes
    Occupation (when first elected): Engaged in General Practice of Law

    EDUCATION

    University of Minnesota, College of Law; Law Degree; June 1911

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    County Attorney: Becker County, Minnesota (8 years); 19?? to 19??
    Municipal Attorney: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (City Attorney, 4 years); 19?? to 19??

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Josephine
    Children: One child: Joseph Alden (son)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He was born on a farm near Elizabeth, Minnesota.

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    Total Days Served: 7301

    SESSIONS SERVED

    58th Legislative Session (1953-1954) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/7/1950
    Residence: Detroit Lakes
    Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/3/1955
    Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Civil Defense
    • Committees
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary (Chair)
    • Labor
    • Public Highways
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws

    57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/7/1950
    Residence: Detroit Lakes
    Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/3/1955
    Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Committees
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary (Chair)
    • Labor
    • Public Highways
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    Leadership Position: President Pro Tempore
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    56th Legislative Session (1949-1950) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Detroit Lakes
    Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/1/1951
    Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary (Chair)
    • Labor
    • Public Highways
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
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    55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/5/1946
    Residence: Detroit Lakes
    Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/1/1951
    Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary (Chair)
    • Labor
    • Public Highways
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws

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

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Detroit Lakes
    Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
    Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary (Chair)
    • Labor
    • Public Highways
    • Railroads
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
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    53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/3/1942
    Residence: Detroit Lakes
    Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
    Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Aviation
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • General Legislation
    • Judiciary (Chair)
    • Labor
    • Public Highways
    • Railroads
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
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    52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Detroit Lakes
    Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
    Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
    Occupation: Lawyer
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • Judiciary
    • Labor
    • Public Domain (Chair)
    • Public Highways
    • Railroads
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Rural Credits and State Development
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
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    51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Detroit Lakes
    Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
    Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
    Occupation: Attorney
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • Judiciary
    • Labor
    • Public Domain (Chair)
    • Public Highways
    • Railroads
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
    • Rural Credits and State Development
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
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    50th Legislative Session (1937-1938) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Detroit Lakes
    Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
    Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
    Occupation: Engaged in General Practice of Law
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Corporations
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • Judiciary
    • Labor
    • Public Domain (Chair)
    • Public Highways
    • Railroads
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
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    49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

      Session Details
    Body: Senate
    District: 63
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Detroit Lakes
    Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
    Counties Represented: Becker, Hubbard
    Occupation: Engaged in General Practice of Law
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Corporations
    • Elections
    • Game and Fish
    • Judiciary
    • Public Domain (Chair)
    • Public Highways
    • Public Institutions and Buildings
    • Railroads
    • Rules and Legislative Expense
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    In Memoriam: Senators James P. Boyle, Milton C. Lightner, George H. O'Brien, Harold J. O'Loughlin, William L. Petersen, Charles W. Root, and A.O. Sletvold. State of Minnesota Senate Chamber, March 19, 1969. - The information on A.O. Sletvold also appeared in the Minnesota Journal of the Senate, March 19, 1969, p. 674-675.


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