(Dem.) born Oct. 25, 1909 in Wisconsin Rapids. Graduated Wisconsin Rapids grade and high schools; A.B. Univ. of Wis. 1932 Ph.D. Univ. of Chi. 1937. Cranberry grower; applied anthropologist. Administrative assistant U. S. President 1952-53; special assistant in the White House 1946-52; special assistant to director of OWI, White House liaison 1942-46; special consultant to the Secretary of War 1943; lecturer in anthropology, Univ. of Toronto 1937-41; president Georgetown Day School, Wash. D.C. 1944-51. Member board of directors Assn. on American Indian Affairs 1943 to date. State Chairman Democratic Party of Wis. 1955-57; finance chairman of party 1954-55; chairman Wood County Democratic Party 1955. Elected Lieutenant Governor 1958. Home Address: 1310 Third St. S., Wisconsin Rapids. (Blue Book 1960)

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[Source: Blue book]