Culbert Olson
Culbert Olson | |
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Olson in 1935 | |
| 29th Governor of California | |
| In office January 2, 1939 – January 4, 1943 | |
| Lieutenant | Ellis E. Patterson |
| Preceded by | Frank Merriam |
| Succeeded by | Earl Warren |
| Member of the California Senate from the 38th district | |
| In office January 7, 1935 – January 2, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | J. W. McKinley |
| Succeeded by | Robert W. Kenny |
| Chairman of the California Democratic Party | |
| In office September 29, 1934 – September 26, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Maurice Harrison |
| Succeeded by | Clifford C. Anglim |
| Member of the Utah State Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 8, 1917 – January 10, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Culbert Levy Olson November 7, 1876 Fillmore, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 1962 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Kate Jeremy
(m. 1905; died 1939) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Edmund Rice (ancestor) William H. King (first cousin) |
| Education | |
| Profession | Journalist, lawyer |
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Culbert Levy Olson (November 7, 1876 – April 13, 1962) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 29th governor of California from 1939 to 1943. A member of the Democratic Party, Olson was previously elected to both the Utah State Senate and California State Senate, serving one term in each. During his term as governor, Olson struggled to pass New Deal legislation due to hostility from the California legislature. He also supported the internment and removal of Japanese Americans from California after the United States entered World War II. He was the first atheist governor of an American state.