Lowell Thomas Jr.
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This article is about the politician born in 1923. For his father, the writer born in 1892, see Lowell Thomas. For the travel journalism awards program, see Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards.
Lowell Thomas Jr. (October 6, 1923 – October 1, 2016) was an American politician and film producer who collaborated with his father, the accomplished reporter and author Lowell Thomas, on several projects before becoming an Alaskan state senator in the early 1970s, and later the third lieutenant governor of Alaska from 1974 to 1978. In the 1980s, he owned and operated Talkeetna Air Taxi, an Alaska bush flying service.[1][2]
Quick Facts 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, Governor ...
Lowell Thomas Jr. | |
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3rd Lieutenant Governor of Alaska | |
In office December 2, 1974 – December 4, 1978 | |
Governor | Jay Hammond |
Preceded by | H. A. Boucher |
Succeeded by | Terry Miller |
Member of the Alaska Senate from District E | |
In office January 23, 1967 – December 2, 1974 | |
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Born | (1923-10-06)October 6, 1923 London, England |
Died | October 1, 2016(2016-10-01) (aged 92) Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Taylor Pryor |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Lowell Thomas Sr. Frances Ryan |
Profession | Author, film producer, lecturer, bush pilot |
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