Anderson, Gust, 1888-1969

Gust Anderson (1888-1958) was a noted Portland labor leader and legislator. Born in Sweden, he moved to Minnesota with his family at age 15. He and his wife, Ida Berg, moved to Portland in 1910. Anderson organized a labor union of streetcar men in 1917 and later served 35 years as Secretary-Treasurer of the Portland Central Labor Council (affiliated with the A.F.L.), 1923-1958. He was a state legislator (R-Multnomah County) from 1929-1932, 1949-1956, and 1959-1962, and was chairman of the Committee on Labor and Industries for five terms. He was very active in civic groups and charities, including Grandma's Kitchen.

From the description of Gust Anderson papers [manuscript], 1924-1961. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 173184362