A. M. Derr
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Alfred M. Derr (May 16, 1903—April 1, 1970)[1] was a Democratic politician from Idaho.
[edit] Life
Both he and his wife, Hattie A. Derr (1905—1994),[1] were students at University of Idaho. His senatorial career started in 1937 and was a member of the Idaho Legislature, serving five terms in the Idaho State Senate (three of them : 1937, 1939 to 1942, 1955 to 1958). During his first senatorial tenure his wife ringed in for Mr. Derr as he was having a surgery. This was the first instance of a woman serving as a senator. He was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Idaho in 1958. Derr was defeated by the Republican incumbent, Robert E. Smylie.[2]
Apart from his political career, he lived the life of a farmer, was a teacher and a logger. He had son, Allen Derr, who wrote for the Idaho Press Club. [2] Other children include Beverly Shields, John Derr, James Derr, and Jane Betts.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Clark Fork Cemetery, Bonner, ID. CLARK FORK CEMETERY. Retrieved on 2006-09-20.
- ^ a b Spring 2003. Idaho Press Club. Retrieved on 2006-09-20.
| Preceded by Clark Hamilton |
Democratic Party nominee, Governor of Idaho 1958 (lost) |
Succeeded by Vernon K. Smith |
