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Arthur Seligman (June 14, 1871 – September 25, 1933) was an American businessman and politician. He served in several offices in New Mexico, including mayor of Santa Fe and governor.
Arthur Seligman | |
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| 9th Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 1931 – September 25, 1933 | |
| Lieutenant | Andrew W. Hockenhull |
| Preceded by | Richard C. Dillon |
| Succeeded by | Andrew W. Hockenhull |
| 15th Mayor of Santa Fe | |
| In office 1910–1912 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Sena |
| Succeeded by | Celso Lopez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1871 Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory, U.S. |
| Died | September 25, 1933 (aged 62) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Frankie E. Harris (m. 1896) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Peirce College |
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Early life and education
editSeligman was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory on June 14, 1871, the son of Bernard and Frances Seligman.[1][2] In 1887, he graduated from the Swarthmore College Preparatory School, and in 1889 he graduated from Union Business College.[2]
Career
editAfter completing his education, Seligman became active in his family's business enterprises. He was also president of the Seligman Brothers mercantile firm (1903–1926), president of the La Fonda Building Corporation (1920–1926), president of the First National Bank (1924–1933); and auditor and board of directors member of the Northern New Mexico Loan Association.
A Democrat, Seligman was heavily involved in New Mexico's politics throughout his life. His party leadership positions included: chairman of the Santa Fe Democratic County Central Committee (1895–1911), chairman of the territorial Democratic Committee (1895–1911), chairman of the state Democratic committee (1912–1922); and delegate to the Democratic National Committee (1920–1933).
Seligman was also involved in government at the local, county, and state levels throughout his career. He served as member of the state Irrigation Commission (1904–1906), member of the New Mexico Board of Equalization (1906–1908), chairman of Santa Fe County Commission (1910–1920); mayor of Santa Fe (1910–1912), and president of the state Educational Survey Commission (1921–1923).
In 1930, Seligman was elected governor. He was reelected in 1932 and served from January 1, 1931 until his death.
Personal life
editSeligman and Frankie E. Harris (1867–1937) of Cleveland, Ohio were married on July 4, 1896.[3] They were the parents of a son, Otis (1898–1943), and an adopted daughter, Ritchie Seligman (1888–1966).
Seligman died in Albuquerque on September 25, 1933, and was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Santa Fe.[3]
References
edit- ^ Golden, Harry; Rywell, Martin (1950). Jews in American History: Their Contribution to the United States of America. Bayonne, NJ: H. L. Martin Company. p. 231.
- ^ a b Representative New Mexicans. Denver, Colorado: C. S. Peterson. 1912. p. 272. Retrieved November 9, 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b Written at Albuquerque, New Mexico. "Chief Executive of New Mexico Dies Suddenly". Press-Telegram. Long Beach, California. AP. September 25, 1933. p. 1. Retrieved November 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
External resources
edit- Arthur Seligman at National Governors Association
- Arthur Seligman at Find a Grave
- Arthur Seligman at Political Graveyard
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