California Governor. Moving to California in his youth, he graduated from the University of California, in 1892 and started a teaching career. He taught at Santa Rosa High School, (1892), at Lowell High School San Francisco, (1893 to 1906) and was an active member of the National Education Association, speaking at its conferences. He also co-published several poetry books. Entering politics, he served as a member of the California State Assembly, (1909 to 1919) and as the 29th California Lieutenant Governor, (1919 to 1927). In 1927, he was elected as a Republican the 26th California Governor, serving until 1931. During his term, the Metropolitan Water District was formed, encompassing 13 cities and procuring water from the Colorado River. Plus the E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery opened in Los Angeles and the new campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, opened for classes. Losing his reelection, he continued his writing interests, was president of the Commonwealth Club of California, (1939 to 1940) and engaged in the real estate business until his death.
California Governor. Moving to California in his youth, he graduated from the University of California, in 1892 and started a teaching career. He taught at Santa Rosa High School, (1892), at Lowell High School San Francisco, (1893 to 1906) and was an active member of the National Education Association, speaking at its conferences. He also co-published several poetry books. Entering politics, he served as a member of the California State Assembly, (1909 to 1919) and as the 29th California Lieutenant Governor, (1919 to 1927). In 1927, he was elected as a Republican the 26th California Governor, serving until 1931. During his term, the Metropolitan Water District was formed, encompassing 13 cities and procuring water from the Colorado River. Plus the E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery opened in Los Angeles and the new campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, opened for classes. Losing his reelection, he continued his writing interests, was president of the Commonwealth Club of California, (1939 to 1940) and engaged in the real estate business until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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