A. P. Tugwell | |
|---|---|
| Treasurer of Louisiana | |
| In office 1936–1968 | |
| Governor | |
| Preceded by | Edward A. Burke |
| Succeeded by | Mary Evelyn Parker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Patrick Tugwell November 7, 1889 Plain Dealing, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1976 (aged 86) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Tugwell |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Education | Northwestern State University |
A. P. Tugwell (November 7, 1889 – February 12, 1976) was an American politician who served as Treasurer of Louisiana from 1936 to 1968. Tugwell had previously served as Chairman of the Louisiana Highway Commission.[1]
Early life and education
Tugwell was born in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, and raised in Winn Parish, Louisiana, where he attended public schools. He then graduated from the State Normal College at Natchitoches (now Northwestern State University).
Career
During Huey Long's tenure as governor, Tugwell was appointed as the first auditor for the Louisiana Railroad Commission. He was later appointed head of the Louisiana Highway Commission.[2] Tugwell was elected Treasurer of Louisiana in 1936.[3] He was the running mate of former governor Sam H. Jones in the 1948 Louisiana gubernatorial election, though the ticket was defeated by Earl Long and Bill Dodd.[4] To date, Tugwell is the longest-serving Treasurer of Louisiana.
Death
Tugwell died on February 12, 1976 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[5]
References
- ^ Expenditures, United States Congress Senate Special Committee on Investigation of Campaign (1933). Senatorial Campaign Expenditures, 1932 (Louisiana), Hearings Before ... 72:2 - 73:2, 1933-.
- ^ "A.P. Tugwell, LA State Treasurer, Winn Parish, LA". files.usgwarchives.net. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ "Robert Floyd Kennon: Reform Governor". digitalcommons.lsu.edu. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
- ^ Gerber, Alan S.; Schickler, Eric (February 27, 2017). Governing in a Polarized Age: Elections, Parties, and Political Representation in America. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-107-09509-0.
- ^ "Andrew Patrick "Pat" Tugwell Sr. (1889-1976) -..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved September 3, 2020.