Victor Aloysius Meyers
Victor Aloysius Meyers (born September 7, 1897 in Little Falls , Minnesota , † May 28, 1991 in Seattle , Washington ) was an American musician, band leader and politician . Between 1933 and 1953 he was Deputy Governor of the State of Washington.
Career
Victor Meyers first came to Oregon with his family from Minnesota . He became a gifted drummer and began a career as a jazz musician. Between 1918 and 1932 he led his own band, which performed at the Butler Hotel in Seattle and achieved national fame. He was also the composer of several pieces of music. From 1923 to 1929 Vic Meyers' Hotel Butler Orchestra recorded several 78s for Brunswick Records and Columbia Records . Politically, Meyers joined the Democratic Party . In 1932, 1938 and 1946 he ran unsuccessfully for the office of mayor of Seattle .
In 1932, as part of the nationwide trend in favor of the Democrats, Meyers was elected lieutenant governor of Washington alongside Clarence D. Martin . He held this office as the first Democrat after four re-elections between 1933 and 1953. He was Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Senate . From 1941 to 1945 he served under the new governor Arthur B. Langlie and then until 1949 under his successor Monrad Charles Wallgren . His last term of office between 1949 and 1953 he completed again at the side of the returned governor Arthur Langlie. Among other things, he campaigned for the rights of workers and was against racial laws. Between 1957 and 1965, Meyers succeeded Earl Coe as Secretary of State of Washington. After that, he no longer appeared politically. He died very old on May 28, 1991 in Seattle.
Discographic notes
- The Bands of Vic Meyers 1923-1929 & Vick Myers 1925-1929 ( Timeless Records , ed. 2000)
Web links
- Victor Aloysius Meyers in the database of Find a Grave (English)
- The Political Graveyard
- Vick Meyers: From Dance Hall to City Hall
- biography
- Biographical data
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Meyers, Victor Aloysius |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Meyers, Vic; Myers, Vick |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 7, 1897 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Little Falls , Minnesota |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 28, 1991 |
| Place of death | Seattle , Washington |