Alfred Derr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate | |
| In office 1937–1958 | |
| Succeeded by | Hattie Derr |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5, including Allen Derr |
| Education | University of Idaho |
Alfred Morley Derr (May 16, 1903 – April 1, 1970)[1] was an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate from 1937 to 1958.
Career
Derr's senatorial career started in 1937, and he was a member of the Idaho Legislature, serving five terms in the Idaho Senate. Because of a surgery, Derr was succeeded by his wife, Hattie Derr. This was the first instance of a woman serving as a senator. He was the Democratic nominee in the 1958 Idaho gubernatorial election, defeated by the Republican incumbent, Robert E. Smylie.[2]
Outside of politics, Derr worked as a farmer, teacher, and logger.
Personal life
Derr met his wife, Hattie Derr, while studying at the University of Idaho.[1] His son, Allen Derr, won the landmark 1971 Reed v. Reed U.S. Supreme Court case in 1971 and co-founded for the Idaho Press Club.[2][3] Other children include Beverly Shields, John Derr, James Derr, and Jane Betts.
References
- 1 2 "Clark Fork Cemetery, Bonner, ID". CLARK FORK CEMETERY. Archived from the original on 2006-06-25. Retrieved 2006-09-20.
- 1 2 "Spring 2003" (PDF). Idaho Press Club. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-06-14. Retrieved 2006-09-20.
- ↑ Miller, John (2013-06-11). "Derr's work advanced gender equality - Idaho lawyer who won landmark case dies at 85". Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. Retrieved 2013-07-09.