Giss, Harold C., 1906-1973.

Legislator and businessman; settled in Yuma, Ariz. in 1938 and purchased the Emporium Department Store. Began a twenty-five year legislative career in 1948. Giss was Senate Majority Leader for twelve years, 1954-1966, and Minority Leader for seven years, 1966-1973. He was chairman of several committees including Judiciary, Appropriations, Public Health and Welfare, State Institutions, and Counties and Municipalities.

From the description of Giss papers, 1948-1973. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 41139056

Biographical note: Legislator and businessman; settled in Yuma, Arizona in 1938. Began a twenty-five year legislative career in 1948. Giss was the Arizona Senate majority leader for twelve years, 1954 to 1966, and minority leader for seven years, 1966 to 1973.

From the description of Giss political event photographs, ca. 1949-1972. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 51332239