Anderson, C. Elmer (Clyde Elmer), 1912-1998

C. Elmer (Clyde Elmer) Anderson was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on March 16, 1912, one of nine children born to Swedish immigrants Fred and Anna Anderson. When his father died (Anderson was 14) he joined his siblings to work in support of the family. His first job was delivering newspapers, while helping out on the family farm near Brainerd. Though still working, he was able to finish high school at age 16. He attended the University of Minnesota hoping to become a doctor, but could not continue his studies because of financial constraints.

While working for a magazine distribution company, Anderson took over its management after the owner died. He subsequently purchased it and continued to run it for 26 years. Anderson married Lillian Otterstad in 1937, and they had 3 children.

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