Bellman, Samuel H. "S.H."
House 1935-38 (District 35)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/10/1906
Birth Place:
New York City, New York
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
1/12/1999
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Jewish
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
S.H.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Engaged in General Practice of Law
EDUCATION
Minneapolis North High School; Secondary; Graduate
University of Columbia; Attended Graduate School; Political Science
University of Minnesota, College of Law; Law Degree; Early 1930s
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Two children: Richard (son), Barbara (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Farmer-Labor Party. (Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1935 and 1937)
According to self-reported data on legislators by religion, he is the first Jewish lawmaker to serve in the Minnesota Legislature.
His grandson is Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin.
He died at Park Shore Assisted Living in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Religion provided by his obituary.
Elected: 11/3/1936
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/5/1937 to 1/2/1939
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Engaged in General Practice of Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He was a member of the Farmer-Labor Party. (Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1935 and 1937)
Committees:
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General Legislation
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Insurance
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Judiciary
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Public Welfare and Social Legislation (Chair)
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Telephones and Telegraphs
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University and State Schools
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Workmens Compensation
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/4/1937
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Engaged in General Practice of Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He was a member of the Farmer-Labor Party. (Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1935 and 1937)
Committees:
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Crime Prevention
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Engrossment and Enrollment
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Metropolitan Drainage
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Public Buildings
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Public Welfare
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Reforestation
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Telephones and Telegraphs