Stelle, John H., 1891-1962

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Lieutenant Governor of Illinois who became Governor October 6, 1940 upon the death of Henry Horner, and served until January 13, 1941.

From the description of Autograph. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 739937153

Hamilton County, Illinois lawyer and businessman, served in World War I and was active in the American Legion. Democratic politician who served as Illinois state treasurer (1935-1937), lieutenant governor (1937-1940), and governor (October 6, 1940-January 13, 1941).

From the description of Papers, 1940, n.d. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 61354074

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creatorOf Stelle, John H., 1891-1962. Autograph. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Stelle, John H., 1891-1962. Papers, 1940, n.d. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
referencedIn Nestor, Agnes, 1880-1948. Agnes Nestor papers, 1896-1954. Chicago History Museum
referencedIn Illinois. Governor (1940-1941 : Stelle). John Henry Stelle correspondence, 1940-1941. Illinois State Archive
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associatedWith Illinois. Governor (1940-1941 : Stelle) corporateBody
associatedWith Nestor, Agnes, 1880-1948. person
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Birth 1891-08-10

Death 1962-07-05

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