Oliver Max Gardner
American politician (1882–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Oliver Max Gardner (March 22, 1882 – February 6, 1947) was an American politician who served as the 57th governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1929 to 1933. A member of the Democratic Party, Gardner worked in the administrations of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.
American politician (1882–1947)
Oliver Max Gardner | |
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Under Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office 1946–1947 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Daniel W. Bell |
Succeeded by | A. L. M. Wiggins |
57th Governor of North Carolina | |
In office January 11, 1929 – January 5, 1933 | |
Lieutenant | Richard T. Fountain |
Preceded by | Angus Wilton McLean |
Succeeded by | John C. B. Ehringhaus |
13th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina | |
In office January 11, 1917 – January 12, 1921 | |
Governor | Thomas W. Bickett |
Preceded by | Elijah L. Daughtridge |
Succeeded by | William B. Cooper |
Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1882-03-22)March 22, 1882 Shelby, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | February 6, 1947(1947-02-06) (aged 64) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Fay Webb |
Alma mater | North Carolina State University University of North Carolina School of Law |