Tondre, Joseph Frank, 1883-1968.

Dates:
Birth 1883
Death 1968
English, Spanish; Castilian,

Biographical notes:

Joseph Frank Tondre, law officer, politician and business manager, was born February 26, 1882, in Isleta, N.M. He died February 3, 1968, in Los Lunas, N.M. Tondre served as Valencia County Sheriff, 1921-1924 and 1941-1941; United States Marshal, Santa Fe, 1926-1933; Warden, New Mexico State Penitentiary, 1951-1952. He was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, 1938 and Governor, 1942.

From the guide to the Joseph Frank Tondre Photograph Collection, 1926-1951, (University of New Mexico, Center for Southwest Research)

Joseph Frank Tondre, law officer, politician and business manager, born February 26, 1882, Isleta, N.M., died February 3, 1968, Los Lunas, N.M.

Served as Valencia County Sheriff, 1921-1924 and 1941-1941; United States Marshal, Santa Fe, 1926-1933; Warden, New Mexico State Penitentiary, 1951-1952. Unsuccessful Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, 1938 and Governor, 1942.

From the description of Papers, 1882-1978. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 22960153

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Subjects:

  • Law enforcement
  • Politicians
  • Prisoners
  • Prison wardens
  • Sheriff
  • Sheriffs
  • United States marshals

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  • Los Lunas (N.M.) (as recorded)
  • Valencia County (N.M.) (as recorded)
  • New Mexico (as recorded)