Arthur Seligman

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Arthur Seligman, 1904

Arthur Seligman (born June 14, 1873 in Santa Fe , New Mexico ; † September 25, 1933 ibid) was an American politician and from 1931 to 1933 the ninth governor of the state of New Mexico.

Early years

Arthur Seligman attended Southmore College Preparatory School in Pennsylvania until 1887 and then a business school ( Pierce College of Business ) in Philadelphia . He then made a significant career in the business world. He was involved in both commerce and banking. Over the years he became chairman of several companies.

Political rise

Seligman was a member of the Democratic Party . From 1906 he was politically active in what is now New Mexico. That year he became a member of the Board of Equalization of the New Mexico Territory for two years . Between 1910 and 1912 he was mayor of Santa Fe and between 1910 and 1920 he was also chairman of the county council in Santa Fe County . At the same time he sat on various other district committees. In 1916, 1920, 1924 and 1932 he was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions . From 1920 to 1930 he was also a member of the Democratic National Committee .

Governor of New Mexico

On November 4, 1930 Seligman was elected governor of his state with 53:47 percent of the vote against the Republican Clarence M. Botts. He took office on January 1, 1931. During his tenure, the state's Historical Society was better funded. There was also increased advertising for tourism. In view of the ongoing economic crisis, government spending was cut. In 1932, Seligman was elected to a second term. He died in September 1933. Arthur Seligman was married to Frankie E. Harris.

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