Joseph L. Donovan
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Joseph L. Donovan (June 16, 1893 ā October 28, 1985) was an American politician, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, and Minnesota's Secretary of State from 1955 to 1971.[1] He also served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1960 and 1964.[2]
Quick Facts 17th Minnesota Secretary of State, Governor ...
Joseph L. Donovan | |
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17th Minnesota Secretary of State | |
In office January 1955 ā January 1971 | |
Governor | Orville L. Freeman Elmer L. Andersen Karl F. Rolvaag Harold LeVander |
Preceded by | Virginia Paul Holm |
Succeeded by | Arlen Erdahl |
Personal details | |
Born | (1893-06-16)June 16, 1893 Champion, Michigan |
Died | October 28, 1985(1985-10-28) (aged 92) Dakota County, Minnesota |
Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
Spouse | Mary Noldin |
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Donovan was born in Champion, Michigan, and later moved to Duluth. He was married to Mary Noldin. He died in Dakota County on October 28, 1985.