Sanders, Jared Young, 1869-1944

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Jared Y. Sanders served as governor of Louisiana, 1908-1912.

From the description of Jared Y. Sanders letter, 1910 Oct. 18. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 78624428

Jared Young Sanders (1869-1944) was educated at St. Charles College, Grand Coteau. He married Ada Veronica Shaw of Fourke, Arkansas, in 1891. They were divorced in 1912, and he married Emma Dickinson in 1914. For a short time he worked in the newspaper trade, and owned the St. Mary Banner. He received a degree in law in 1893, and went on to establish the firm of Foster, Milling, Godchaux and Sanders, with branches in New Orleans and Franklin.

Sanders began his political career in the 1890s. He was elected state representative in 1892; governor of Louisiana 1908-1912; Representative in Congress 1917-1921; and ran unsuccessfully for the U. S. Senate in 1920 and 1926. He was noted for his work to improve Louisiana roads. After leaving Congress, he moved to Hammond, La., where he spent the remainder of his life.

From the description of Jared Y. Sanders letter, 1910 Nov. 26. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 768769211

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referencedIn Louisiana. Governor (1920-1924 : Parker). Louisiana state executive correspondence, 1869-1924, 1930 (bulk 1920-1924). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Sanders, Jared Young, 1839-1881. Jared Young Sanders family papers, 1816-1950 (bulk 1860-1930). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Sanders, Jared Young, 1869-1944. Jared Y. Sanders letter, 1910 Nov. 26. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Hewitt Bouanchaud cartoon, 1924. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn East, Charles. Charles East copy photograph collection, 1860, 1934. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf World Panama Exposition Co. World's Panama Exposition Company papers, 1910. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Fuqua, Charles K. Charles K. Fuqua papers, 1911-1913. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Sanders, Jared Young, 1869-1944. Jared Y. Sanders letter, 1910 Oct. 18. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Blanchard, Newton C. (Newton Crain), 1849-1922. Newton Crain Blanchard scrapbooks, 1892-1906. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
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Louisiana--New Orleans
Mississippi River Valley
New Orleans (La.)
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Birth 1869-01-29

Death 1944-03-22

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