Waino Hendrickson
| Waino Hendrickson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Hendrickson (bottom right) celebrating Alaska becoming a state, January 3, 1959. | |
| Acting Territorial Governor of Alaska | |
| In office August 9, 1958 – January 3, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Stepovich (as Territorial Governor of Alaska) |
| Succeeded by | William A. Egan (as Governor of Alaska) |
| In office January 3, 1957 – April 8, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | B. Frank Heintzleman (as Territorial Governor) |
| Succeeded by | Mike Stepovich (as Territorial Governor) |
| Mayor of Juneau, Alaska | |
| In office 1946–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest Parsons |
| Succeeded by | Bert F. McDowell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Waino Edward Hendrickson June 18, 1896 Juneau, Alaska |
| Died | June 22, 1983 (aged 87) Juneau, Alaska |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Marion Kingsworth Jones (1924-1962; her death) |
| Relations | Linn A. Forrest (in-law) |
| Children | Dorothea Forrest |
| Occupation | Small business owner/operator |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
Waino Edward Hendrickson (June 18, 1896 – June 22, 1983) was an American Republican politician, the final Governor of the Territory of Alaska.
Early life and career
Hendrickson was born June 18, 1896 in Juneau, Alaska, where he grew up the son of Finnish immigrants.[1]
He entered politics in 1946, when he was elected mayor of Juneau. He served as Mayor of Juneau until 1953. At the same time, he was a member of the territorial House of Representatives from 1948 to 1953.
In 1953, Hendrickson was appointed Secretary of Alaska under Governor Frank Heintzleman. He held this office until statehood, serving as acting governor twice, once in 1957, and again from 1958 to 1959. Hendrickson was the first governor born in Alaska.[2]
After statehood Hendrickson served on several government commissions until he retired to live with his daughter in Anchorage, Alaska.
Death
He died in 1983 and is buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Juneau.[3]
References
- ↑ "1965 - Waino Hendrickson". Pioneers of Alaska. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Waino E. Hendrickson". Find A Grave. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Waino E. Hendrickson". Find A Grave. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
External links
- University of Alaska, Stories - Waino Hendrickson, A Man of the People
- Waino Hendrickson at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mike Stepovich |
Territorial Governor of Alaska 1958 – 1959 (acting) |
Succeeded by William A. Egan (as Governor of Alaska) |
| Preceded by B. Frank Heintzleman |
Territorial Governor of Alaska 1957 (acting) |
Succeeded by Mike Stepovich |
| |||||||||||||
