- Short Biography - Administration - Personal information - This Time in California
Biography* Friend Richardson was actually born William Richardson, in Michigan in 1865. A devout Quaker, he legally changed his name to the Quaker greeting "Friend." He worked as a county clerk, law librarian, and newspaper editor before entering government service, first as Superintendent of the State Printing Office, and then as State Treasurer. Their Quaker beliefs would not allow the Richardsons to have servants at the Governor's Mansion. Richardson ran a "no-frills" administration under the capitol dome, frequently vetoing measures that would increase spending. He even felt that education had become too costly and tried (but failed) to close two colleges. His efforts left a $20 million surplus in the state treasury. Richardson often said, "Politics is my meat and bread." His personal philosophy was one of "making good on the job." Administration under Governor Friend Richardson - Inaugural Address - January 9, 1923 The Life of Governor Friend Richardson Born December 1, 1865 Friends Colony, Michigan Died September 6, 1943 Berkeley, California Family First Lady: Augusta F. Felder Children: 3 children
Administration under Governor Friend Richardson - Inaugural Address - January 9, 1923 The Life of Governor Friend Richardson Born December 1, 1865 Friends Colony, Michigan Died September 6, 1943 Berkeley, California Family First Lady: Augusta F. Felder Children: 3 children
- Inaugural Address - January 9, 1923
The Life of Governor Friend Richardson Born December 1, 1865 Friends Colony, Michigan Died September 6, 1943 Berkeley, California Family First Lady: Augusta F. Felder Children: 3 children
Born December 1, 1865 Friends Colony, Michigan Died September 6, 1943 Berkeley, California Family First Lady: Augusta F. Felder Children: 3 children
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