Charles A. Sprague
Charles A. Sprague (November 12, 1887 – March 13, 1969) was the elected Governor of Oregon, and an active spokesman for the progressive portion of the Republican party.[1][2] He was a publisher and editor of the Oregon Statesman. [1] He also served as an alternate delegate to the United Nations.[1]
He was elected governor on January 9, 1939. His tenure ended on January 11, 1943. [3]
Early life and education
Sprague was born in Lawrence, Kansas on November 12, 1887. [4]
From an early age, Sprague was devoted to education. At age 19, he briefly served as a high school principal in Iowa. At age 28, he served as an assistant state superintendent of public school education in the state of Washington.[4]
He attended Monmouth College, in Illinois, graduating in 1910.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 McKay, Floyd (17 March 2018). "Charles Sprague (1887-1969)". Oregon Encyclopedia. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ "Sprague High School - Home of the Olympians". Archived from the original on 2006-10-29. Retrieved 2006-10-29.
- ↑ "National Governors Association - Gov. Charles Arthur Sprague". Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "SNAC - Sprague, Charles A. (Charles Arthur), 1887-1969".
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