Illinois. Governor (1973-1977 : Walker)

Daniel Walker (1922- ), Democratic Governor of Illinois (1973-1977), was born in Washington, D. C. on Aug. 6, 1922. Following graduation from San Diego High School, Walker joined the Naval Reserve; won admission to the U. S. Naval Academy via competitive exam; graduated from Annapolis (1945); did fleet duty (1945-1947) and attended Northwestern University Law School (1947-1950). While in law school, Walker married Roberta Dowse (1947, divorced 1977) and later married Roberta Nelson (1978, divorced 1988). Walker served on the "Little Hoover" Commission; as a Supreme Court law clerk; and Deputy to the Chief Commissioner of U. S. Court of Military Appeals during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he became a litigation specialist; Chicago law firm partner; Macron (Montgomery Ward holding company) Vice President and General Counsel (1960-1971); and pursued political interests (i.e. Committee on Illinois Government; Democratic Federation of Illinois).

Resigning his executive position, Walker became an anti-organization candidate for Governor; his populist message and campaign walks winning the 1972 gubernatorial race. Although he considered running for President, Walker was defeated in the 1976 Democratic primary, and attempted to form a multi-city law firm before acquiring holdings in Illinois, Arkansas and Florida banks. After pleading guilty to bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds and perjury (1987), Walker served 1 1/2 years of a 7 yrs. sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, MN. Completing community service by helping establish an outreach program for the homeless, Walker returned to San Diego, where he worked at the St. Vincent de Paul complex for the homeless and as a legal assistant.

From the description of Staff research projects files, 1973-1974. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35798871

Daniel Walker (1922- ), Democratic Governor of Illinois (1973-1977), was born in Washington, D. C. on Aug. 6, 1922. Following graduation from San Diego High School, Walker joined the Naval Reserve; won admission to the U. S. Naval Academy via competitive exam; graduated from Annapolis (1945); did fleet duty (1945-1947) and entered Northwestern University Law School (1947). While in law school, Walker married Roberta Dowse (1947, divorced 1977) and later married Roberta Nelson (1978, divorced 1988). Walker served on the "Little Hoover" Commission; as a Supreme Court law clerk; and Deputy to the Chief Commissioner of U. S. Court of Military Appeals during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he became a litigation specialist; Chicago law firm partner; Macron (Montgomery Ward's holding company) Vice President and General Counsel (1960-1971) while pursuing political interests (i.e. Committee on Illinois Government; Democratic Federation of Illinois).

Resigning his executive position, Walker became an anti-organization candidate for Governor; his populist message and campaign walks across Illinois winning the 1972 gubernatorial race. Although he considered running for President, Walker was defeated in the 1976 Democratic primary; attempted to form a multi-city law firm; and acquired holdings in Illinois, Arkansas and Florida banks. After pleading guilty to bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds and perjury (1987), Walker served 1 1/2 years of a 7 yrs. sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, MN. Having completed his community service by helping establish an outreach program for the homeless, Walker returned to San Diego, where he worked at the St. Vincent de Paul complex for the homeless and as a legal assistant.

From the description of Federal-state coordination files, 1973-1976. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35798923

Daniel Walker (1922- ), Democratic Governor of Illinois (1973-1977), was born in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 6, 1922. Following graduation from San Diego High School, Walker joined the Naval Reserve; won admission to the U.S. Naval Academy via competitive exam; graduated from Annapolis (1945); did fleet duty (1945-1947) and attended Northwestern University Law School (1947-1950). While in law school, Walker married Roberta Dowse (1947, divorced 1977) and later married Roberta Nelson (1978, divorced 1988). Walker served on the "Little Hoover" Commssion; as a Supreme Court law clerk; and Deputy to the Chief Commissioner of U.S. Court of Military Appeals during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he became a litigation specialist and Chicago law firm partner while pursuing political interests (i.e. Committee on Illinois Government; Democratic Federation of Illinois). Walker became Vice President and general counsel (1960-1971) of Marcon, Inc., Montgomery Ward's holding company.

Resigning this executive position, Walker became an anti-organization candidate for Governor; his populist message and campaign walks across Illinois winning the 1972 gubernatorial race. Although he considered running for President, Walker was defeated in the 1976 Democratic primary, and attempted to form a multi-city law firm. When this proved unsuccessful, Walker turned to banking, acquiring interest in Illinois, Arkansas and Florida banks. After pleading guilty to bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds and perjury (1987), Walker served 1 1/2 years of a 7 yrs. sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, Mn. As part of his community service, Walker helped establish an outreach program for the homeless. Walker returned to San Diego, where he worked at the St. Vincent de Paul complex for the homeless and as a legal assistant.

From the description of Daniel Walker speeches, 1969-1976. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35791551

Daniel Walker (1922- ), Democratic Governor of Illinois (1973-1977), was born in Washington, D. C. on Aug. 6, 1922. Following graduation from San Diego High School, Walker joined the Naval Reserve; won admission to the U. S. Naval Academy via competitive exam; graduated from Annapolis (1945); did fleet duty (1945-1947) and attended Northwestern University Law School (1947-1950). While in law school, Walker married Roberta Dowse (1947, divorced 1977) and later married Roberta Nelson (1978, divorced 1988). Walker served on the "Little Hoover" Commission; as a Supreme Court law clerk; and Deputy to the Chief Commissioner of U. S. Court of Military Appeals during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he became a litigation specialist; Chicago law firm partner; Macron (Montgomery Ward holding company) Vice President and General Counsel (1960-1971) and pursued political interests (i.e. Committee on Illinois Government; Democratic Federation of Illinois).

Resigning his executive position, Walker became an anti-organization candidate for Governor; his populist message and campaign walks across Illinois winning the 1972 gubernatorial race. Although he considered running for President, Walker was defeated in the 1976 Democratic primary; attempted to form a multi-city law firm and acquired holdings in Illinois, Arkansas and Florida banks. After pleading guilty to bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds and perjury (1987), Walker served 1 1/2 years of a 7 yrs. sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, MN. Having completed his community service by helping establish an outreach program for the homeless, Walker returned to San Diego, where he worked at the St. Vincent de Paul complex for the homeless and as a legal assistant.

From the description of Proclamations working files, 1973-1974. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35798833

Daniel Walker (1922- ), Democratic Governor of Illinois (1973-1977), was born in Washington, D. C. on Aug. 6, 1922. Following graduation from San Diego High School, Walker joined the Naval Reserve; won admission to the U. S. Naval Academy via competitive exam; graduated from Annapolis (1945); did fleet duty (1945-1947) and entered Northwestern University Law School (1947). While in law school, Walker married Roberta Dowse (1947, divorced 1977) and later married Roberta Nelson (1978, divorced 1988). Walker served on the "Little Hoover" Commission; as a Supreme Court law clerk; and Deputy to the Chief Commissioner of U. S. Court of Military Appeals during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he became a litigation specialist; Chicago law firm partner; pursued political interests (i.e. Committee on Illinois Government; Democratic Federation of Illinois) and was Marcon (Montgomery Ward's holding company) Vice President and General Counsel (1960-1971).

Resigning this executive position, Walker became an anti-organization candidate for Governor; his populist message and campaign walks across Illinois winning the 1972 gubernatorial race. Although he considered running for President, Walker was defeated in the 1976 Democratic primary; attempted to form a multi-city law firm; and acquired holdings in Illinois, Arkansas and Florida banks. After pleading guilty to bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds and perjury (1987), Walker served 1 1/2 years of a 7 yrs. sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, MN. Walker, as part of his ommunity service had helped establish an outreach program for the homeless, so upon his return to San Diego, he worked at the St. Vincent de Paul complex for the homeless and as a legal assistant.

From the description of Office of Special Investigations files, 1973-1975. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35792991

Daniel Walker (1922- ), Democratic Governor of Illinois (1973-1977), was born in Washington, D. C. on Aug. 6, 1922. Following graduation from San Diego High School, Walker joined the Naval Reserve; won admission to the U. S. Naval Academy via competitive exam; graduated from Annapolis (1945); did fleet duty (1945-1947) and attended Northwestern University Law School (1947-1950). While in law school, Walker married Roberta Dowse (1947, divorced 1977) and later married Roberta Nelson (1978, divorced 1988). Walker served on the "Little Hoover" Commission; as a Supreme Court law clerk; and Deputy to the Chief Commissioner of U. S. Court of Military Appeals during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he became a litigation specialist; Chicago law firm partner; Macron (Montgomery Ward holding company) Vice President and General Counsel (1960-1971) and pursued political interests (i.e. Committee on Illinois Government; Democratic Federation of Illinois).

Resigning his executive position, Walker became an anti-organization candidate for Governor; his populist message and campaign walks across Illinois winning the 1972 gubernatorial race. Although he considered running for President, Walker was defeated in the 1976 Democratic primary; attempted to form a multi-city law firm; and acquired holdings in Illinois, Arkansas and Florida banks. After pleading guilty to bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds and perjury (1987), Walker served 1 1/2 years of a 7 yrs. sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, MN. Completing his community service by helping establish an outreach program for the homeless, Walker returned to San Diego, where he worked at the St. Vincent de Paul complex for the homeless and as a legal assistant.

From the description of Extradition requisition dossiers, 1969-1976. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35798846

Daniel Walker (1922- ), Democratic Governor of Illinois (1973-1977), was born in Washington, D. C. on Aug. 6, 1922. Following graduation from San Diego High School, Walker joined the Naval Reserve; won admission to the U. S. Naval Academy via competitive exam; graduated from Annapolis (1945); did fleet duty (1945-1947) and attended Northwestern University Law School (1947-1950). While in law school, Walker married Roberta Dowse (1947, divorced 1977) and later married Roberta Nelson (1978, divorced 1988). Walker served on the "Little Hoover" Commission; as a Supreme Court law clerk; and Deputy to the Chief Commissioner of U. S. Court of Military Appeals during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he became a litigation specialist; Chicago law firm partner; Macron (Montgomery Ward holding company) Vice President and General Counsel (1960-1971) and pursued political interests (Committee on Illinois Government; Democratic Federation of Illinois).

Resigning his executive position, Walker became an anti-organization candidate for Governor; his populist message and campaign walks across Illinois winning the 1972 gubernatorial race. Although he considered running for President, Walker was defeated in the 1976 Democratic primary; attempted to form a multi-city law firm and acquired Illinois, Arkansas and Florida bank holdings. After pleading guilty to bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds and perjury (1987), Walker served 1 1/2 years of a 7 yrs. sentence at the Federal Prison Camp at Duluth, MN. Having completed his community service by helping establish an outreach program for the homeless, Walker returned to San Diego, where he worked at the St. Vincent de Paul complex for the homeless and as a legal assistant.

From the description of Accountability session files and sound recordings, 1973-1976. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35799162

Daniel Walker (1922- ), Democratic Governor of Illinois (1973-1977), was born in Washington, D. C. on Aug. 6, 1922. Following graduation from San Diego High School, Walker joined the Naval Reserve; won admission to the U. S. Naval Academy via competitive exam; graduated from Annapolis (1945); did fleet duty (1945-1947) and entered Northwestern University Law School (1947). While in law school, Walker married Roberta Dowse (1947, divorced 1977) and later, he married Roberta Nelson (1978, divorced 1988).

Walker served on the "Little Hoover" Commission; as a Supreme Court law clerk; and Deputy to the Chief Commissioner of U. S. Court of Military Appeals during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he became a litigation specialist; Chicago law firm partner; pursued political interests (i.e. Committee on Illinois Government; Democratic Federation of Illinois); and became Vice President and general counsel (1960-1971) of Marcon, Inc., Montgomery Ward's holding company. Resigning this executive position, Walker became an anti-organization candidate for Governor; his populist message and campaign walks across Illinois winning the 1972 gubernatorial race. Although he considered running for President, Walker was defeated in the 1976 Democratic primary; attempted to form a mutli-city law firm; and acquired holdings in Illinois, Arkansas and Florida banks. After pleading guilty to bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds and perjury (1987), Walker served 1 1/2 years of a 7 yrs. sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, MN. As part of his community service, Walker helped establish an outreach program for the homeless, and upon his return to San Diego, he worked at the St. Vincent de Paul complex for the homeless and as a legal assistant.

From the description of Judicial, legislative, and executive files, 1973-1976. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35792836

Daniel Walker (1922- ), Democratic Governor of Illinois (1973-1977), was born in Washington, D. C. on Aug. 6, 1922. Following graduation from San Diego High School, Walker joined the Naval Reserve; won admission to the U. S. Naval Academy via competitive exam; graduated from Annapolis (1945); did fleet duty (1945-1947) and attended Northwestern University Law School (1947-1950). While in law school, Walker married Roberta Dowse (1947, divorced 1977) and later married Roberta Nelson (1978, divorced 1988). Walker served on the "Little Hoover" Commission; as a Supreme Court law clerk; and Deputy to the Chief Commissioner of U. S. Court of Military Appeals during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he became a litigation specialist; Chicago law firm partner; Macron (Montgomery Ward's holding company) Vice President and General Counsel (1960-1971) and pursued political interests (i.e. Committee on Illinois Government; Democratic Federation of Illinois).

Resigning his executive position, Walker became an anti-organization candidate for Governor; his populist message and campaign walks across Illinois winning the 1972 gubernatorial race. Although he considered running for President, Walker was defeated in the 1976 Democratic primary; attempted to form a multi-city law firm and acquired holdings in Illinois, Arkansas and Florida banks. After pleading guilty to bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds and perjury (1987), Walker served 1 1/2 years of a 7 yrs. sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, MN. Having completed his community service by helping establish an outreach program for the homeless; Walker returned to San Diego, where he worked at the St. Vincent de Paul complex for the homeless and as a legal assistant.

From the description of Education planning files, 1973-1974. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35798894

Daniel Walker (1922- ), Democratic Governor of Illinois (1973-1977), was born in Washington, D. C. on Aug. 6, 1922. Following graduation from San Diego High School, Walker joined the Naval Reserve; won admission to the U. S. Naval Academy via competitive exam; graduated from Annapolis (1945); did fleet duty (1945-1947) and entered Northwestern University Law School (1947). While in law school, Walker married Roberta Dowse (1947, divorced 1977) and later married Roberta Nelson (1978, divorced 1988). Walker served on the "Little Hoover" Commssion; as a Supreme Court law clerk; and Deputy to the Chief Commissioner of U. S. Court of Military Appeals during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he became a litigation specialist and Chicago law firm partner while pursuing political interests (i. e. Committee on Illinois Government; Democratic Federation of Illinois). Walker became Vice President and general counsel (1960-1971) of Marcon, Inc., Montgomery Ward's holding company.

Resigning this executive position, Walker became an anti-organization candidate for Governor; his populist message and campaign walks across Illinois winning the 1972 gubernatorial race. Although he considered running for President, Walker was defeated in the 1976 Democratic primary, and after unsuccessfully forming a multi-city law firm acquired hildings in Illinois, Arkansas and Florida banks. After pleading guilty to bank fraud, misapplication of bank funds and perjury (1987), Walker served 1 1/2 years of a 7 yr. sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, Mn. As part of his community service, Walker helped establish an outreach program for the homeless and when he returned to San Diego, he worked at the St. Vincent de Paul complex for the homeless and as a legal assistant.

From the description of Minutes of independent state, local, and interstate boards and commissions, 1973-1977. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35791858