Rufus C. Holman
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Rufus Cecil Holman (October 14, 1877 – November 27, 1959) was an American politician and businessman who served as a United States senator for a single term during World War II. He was an officer in the Ku Klux Klan during the 1920s, then served as Oregon State Treasurer. He was a member of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners.
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Rufus C. Holman | |
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United States Senator from Oregon | |
In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Alexander G. Barry |
Succeeded by | Wayne Morse |
14th Treasurer of Oregon | |
In office May 1, 1931 – December 27, 1938 | |
Governor | Julius L. Meier Charles H. Martin Charles A. Sprague |
Preceded by | Thomas B. Kay |
Succeeded by | Walter E. Pearson |
Personal details | |
Born | Rufus Cecil Holman (1877-10-14)October 14, 1877 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
Died | November 27, 1959(1959-11-27) (aged 82) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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Running for re-election in May 1944, Holman was defeated in the Republican primary by Wayne Morse.