Richards, Richard Olsen, 1866-1930.
Investor, Progressive Republican politician.
Richards' main interests were primary law reforms, direct legislation and prohibition. He authored the Richards Primary Law, which was passed by the South Dakota State Legislature in 1912. He also was a candidate for office several times during the 1910s and 1920s.
From the description of Papers, 1892-1926. (South Dakota State Archives). WorldCat record id: 39377156
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| creatorOf | Richards, Richard Olsen, 1866-1930. Papers, 1892-1926. | South Dakota State Archives |
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Birth 1866
Death 1930
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