9.18.9
Correspondence, Political
1990 Approximate
Papers of Representative Richard H. Anderson covering the years from 1990-1992; campaign materials and correspondence until his retirement in 1992. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: (9.18.9 to 9.18.9-i) Press releases of the Dick Anderson Volunteer Committee, Mary Kanewischer, Treasurer beginning July 9, 1990 with the candidate's filing for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives for District 30B through his election and through April 20, 1992 when the announcement was made that he would not be running for reelection. (9.18.9j to 9.18.9n) Reports from the State Capitol column by Rep. Dick Anderson, February 21, 1991 to April 22, 1992 communications with his constituents about the recommendation to close the University of Minnesota Waseca as well as other issues of taxation, wetlands, budget, agriculture, energy, housing and economic development. (9.18.9-o) Communications with the Waseca Chamber of Commerce President Virg Christianson, Governor Arne Carlson on the subject of Home Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) and property taxes. (9.18.9p) Resolution dated 1-29-1991 memorializing the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to postpone its decision on whether to close the Waseca campus (UMW). (9.18.9q) Statement of Rep. Dick Anderson to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents dated January 20, 1991 calling on them to delay their decision to close UMW until further consideration had been made. (9.18.9r) Statement by Rep. Dick Anderson at a press conference held at UMW on February 18, 1991 announcing a bill he sponsored to transfer the campus, funding and educational responsibility of the University of Minnesota Waseca to the governing board of the Minnesota Technical College System. (9.18.9s) Letter to Rep. Richard Anderson from Waseca Mayor Steven Manthe thanking Rep. Anderson for his service and his efforts on behalf of Waseca.
Richard H. Anderson was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1990 and served as the District 30B Rep for a two-year term. He was also a 20-year superintendent of the University of Minnesota Southern Experiment Station in Waseca until 1990.