Lud Kramer
Lud Kramer | |
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11th Bruce Chapman | |
Personal details | |
Born | Albert Ludlow Kramer III June 10, 1932 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 9, 2004 Liberty Lake, Washington, U.S. | (aged 71)
Political party | Republican |
Relations | Edward C. Delafield (grandfather) Robert L. Gerry III (cousin) |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Albert Ludlow Kramer Jr. Mary Delafield |
Education | Brooks School |
Albert Ludlow "Lud" Kramer III (June 10, 1932 – April 9, 2004) was an American politician who served as a member of the Seattle City Council and as the 11th Secretary of State of Washington.
Early life
Kramer was born in
His paternal grandparents were Margaretta Stockton (née Beasley) Delafield and the former president of the
He graduated from Brooks School in Andover, Massachusetts.[11]
Career
After attending the Brooks School, Kramer served in the U.S. Air Force as a Sergeant.[12] In 1955, he moved to Tacoma, Washington, where he worked in the banking industry.[12]
Political career
In 1961, Kramer moved to Seattle with his family and was elected to the Seattle City Council at the age of 29. In 1964, he became the youngest Secretary of State in Washington State history on the Republican ticket. He served for three terms. His major initiatives dealt with migrant housing, election law reform, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, and various social justice programs for minorities.[12] In 1969, Kramer chaired the Washington State Commission on the Cause and Prevention of Civil Disorder. The "Kramer Commission" examined issues of racial discrimination in housing and the justice system.[12]
In 1974, Kramer ran to represent the
Later life
After his unsuccessful bid for
Personal life
Kramer married his wife Patricia. They were married for 17 years and divorced for 17 years then got remarried. They had two daughters and two sons:[13]
- Mary Kramer, Vice-President of the Ludlow Foundation[14] who married Dr.Kenji Higuchi.[12]
- William "Bill" Kramer,[12] president of the Ludlow Foundation.[14]
- Ann Kramer, who married David Vey, Treasurer of the Ludlow Foundation.[12]
- John Kramer,[12] Secretary of the Ludlow Foundation.[14]
Kramer died at his home at Liberty Lake, Washington on April 9, 2004, from lung cancer.[12]
References
- ^ Times, Special to The New York (28 August 1926). "BURNED AS HIS YACHT CATCHES FIRE, SINKS; A. Ludlow Kramer Jr. in Hospital After Gasoline Is Ignited on Cruise at Southampton". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Milestones, Jun. 29, 1931". Time. 29 June 1931. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "MARY DELAFIELD HAS CHURCH BRIDAL; Banker's Daughter Is Married to Albert Ludlow Kramer Jr. in Riverdale, N. Y. UNION OF OLD FAMILIES Bride's Sister Is Matron of Honor-- Wedding Procession Passes Through Floral Lane". The New York Times. 21 June 1931. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ TIMES, Special to THE NEW YORK (15 December 1939). "MRS. M.P. COLT WED TO A.L. KRAMER JR.; White Plains Church Is Scene of Ceremony Performed by Rev. Ernest R. Palen RECEPTION IS GIVEN HERE Mrs. Charles Carroll, Sister of Bride, and Mrs. Robert L. Gerry Jr. Attendants". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "BRENDA FISKE IS WED IN HOME OF MOTHER; Attended by Sister at Bridal to A. Ludlow Kramer Jr". The New York Times. 15 May 1940. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ L, Zach (February 18, 2013). "'Picket Farm'". OLD LONG ISLAND. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "ALBERT L. KRAMER, INDUSTRIALIST, 70; Ex-Head of Electric Properties Dies--Once Vice President of Equitable Trust". The New York Times. 9 August 1948. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "ALICE BISHOP WED TO A. L. KRAMER; Ceremony in Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Chapel Performed by Rev. R. S. Clements. BRIDE A COLONIAL DAME Bridegroom's Daughter Marleigh Is Only- Attendant--Reception at the Waldorf-Astoria". The New York Times. 8 September 1932. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Albert Ludlow Kramer". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 10 August 1948. p. 10. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "MISS KRAMER WED TO R. L. GERRY JR; Westbury Church is Scene of Picturesque Ceremony in Rich Floral Setting. FATHER ESCORTS BRIDE Mrs. A. Ludlow Kramer Jr. Is Matron of Honor -- Reception on Picket Farm Lawn". The New York Times. 6 May 1934. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ a b Oldham, Kit (April 28, 2004). "Kramer, A. Ludlow "Lud" (1932-2004)". www.historylink.org. HistoryLink.org. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ Seattle Times. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- Washington Secretary of State. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ a b c "The Ludlow Foundation - Our Board of Directors". ludlowfoundation.org. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
External links
- "Our Campaigns" Biography
- Photograph of "Alb. Ludlow Cramer, Albert & Martha" (his grandfather, father and aunt), c. 1915, at the Library of Congress