Montgomery Johnson

Montgomery Johnson
Montgomery Johnson
Chair of the Washington Republican Party
	In office; 1964–1971
Preceded by	William C. Goodloe
Succeeded by	Earl Davenport
Personal details
Born	June 6, 1923; Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Died	May 21, 2005 (aged 81)
Children	4
Alma mater	University of Washington

Charles Montgomery "Gummie" Johnson (June 6, 1923 – May 21, 2005) was an American

Washington state

for nearly 30 years.

Early life and education

Johnson was born in Seattle to a family of outdoor enthusiasts. He received his undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Washington, earning a master's degree in forestry in 1950. His graduate thesis was on the use of education to prevent forest fires. While at the UW he was elected president of the Associated Students of the University of Washington.

In 1948 Johnson married his first wife, Bette Maples, with whom he had four children.^[1]

Career

Public relations

In 1951, Johnson was hired as the first public relations director for the Washington Education Association, Washington's teacher's union.

Weyerhauser

.

Republican party

In 1963, Johnson was selected to serve as chairman of the campaign committee for

pro-choice advocate and promoter of Native American

issues.

Private business

Stepping down from chairmanship of the Republican party, Johnson formed a political consulting firm with his second wife, Ann Quantock, a

Yakima Nation, and Democratic governor Dixy Lee Ray

, whose 1976 and 1980 campaigns he managed.

Personal life and legacy

A heavy cigar smoker, Johnson was known as an opinionated character with sometimes profane mannerisms.

Johnson drafted an unpublished book, What Shall I Tell My People About Politics? which he described as a "real-life handbook for

precinct committeemen

."

References

^ "Politics drove C. Montgomery Johnson, brash ex-head of state GOP". The Seattle Times. 2 June 2005. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
^ "Teachers Slate Two-Day Meet". Lewiston Morning Tribune. 18 October 1951.
^ "Guide to the C. Montgomery Johnson Papers 1942-1994". Northwest Digital Archives. Retrieved 23 November 2005.
^ "'Gummie' Johnson, 81; Political Strategist Led Washington State GOP". Los Angeles Times. 4 June 2005. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
^ "Lobbying Learned". Spokane Daily Chronicle. 16 July 1971.

[1] "Politics drove C. Montgomery Johnson, brash ex-head of state GOP". The Seattle Times. 2 June 2005. Retrieved 24 November 2013.

[2] "Teachers Slate Two-Day Meet". Lewiston Morning Tribune. 18 October 1951.

[3] "Guide to the C. Montgomery Johnson Papers 1942-1994". Northwest Digital Archives. Retrieved 23 November 2005.

[4] "'Gummie' Johnson, 81; Political Strategist Led Washington State GOP". Los Angeles Times. 4 June 2005. Retrieved 24 November 2013.

[5] "Lobbying Learned". Spokane Daily Chronicle. 16 July 1971.

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