Charles A. Sprague

Charles A. Sprague (November 12, 1887 – March 13, 1969) was the elected Governor of Oregon, and an active spokesman for the progressive portion of the Republican party.[1][2] He was a publisher and editor of the Oregon Statesman. [1] He also served as an alternate delegate to the United Nations.[1]

He was elected governor on January 9, 1939. His tenure ended on January 11, 1943. [3]

Early life and education

Sprague was born in Lawrence, Kansas on November 12, 1887. [4]

From an early age, Sprague was devoted to education. At age 19, he briefly served as a high school principal in Iowa. At age 28, he served as an assistant state superintendent of public school education in the state of Washington.[4]

He attended Monmouth College, in Illinois, graduating in 1910.[4]

References
  1. McKay, Floyd (17 March 2018). "Charles Sprague (1887-1969)". Oregon Encyclopedia. Retrieved 23 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Sprague High School - Home of the Olympians". Archived from the original on 2006-10-29. Retrieved 2006-10-29.
  3. "National Governors Association - Gov. Charles Arthur Sprague". Retrieved 23 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "SNAC - Sprague, Charles A. (Charles Arthur), 1887-1969".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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