Hulett Carlson Smith (October 21, 1918 – January 15, 2012) was an American politician who served as the 27th Governor of West Virginia from 1965 to 1969.
Active in community service and civic affairs, he served as president of The West Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce (1949–1950). He was the chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party from 1956 to 1962. During this time Smith co-founded Bald Knob Ski Slopes, the predecessor to Winterplace Ski Resort.[2] He was elected governor in 1964 and served for one term. Due to term limits in place at that time, he was unable to run for a second term in 1968. After his term as governor, Smith served as a Presidential elector in 1992; he was also on the slate of George McGovern's electors in 1972.[3]
In 1968, Smith responded to the bombing of the gymnasium at Bluefield State College by offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to conviction of the culprits.
hulett, smith, hulett, carlson, smith, october, 1918, january, 2012, american, politician, served, 27th, governor, west, virginia, from, 1965, 1969, hulett, smith27th, governor, west, virginiain, office, january, 1965, january, 1969preceded, bywally, barronsuc. Hulett Carlson Smith October 21 1918 January 15 2012 was an American politician who served as the 27th Governor of West Virginia from 1965 to 1969 Hulett Smith27th Governor of West VirginiaIn office January 18 1965 January 13 1969Preceded byWally BarronSucceeded byArch MoorePersonal detailsBorn 1918 10 21 October 21 1918Beckley West Virginia U S DiedJanuary 15 2012 2012 01 15 aged 93 Scottsdale Arizona U S Political partyDemocraticSpouse s Mary Alice Tieche Nancy Pat SmithChildrenPaul Smith Mark Smith Hulett Smith Jr Carolyn Smith Christy Smith Suzaine SmithMilitary serviceAllegianceUnited StatesBranch serviceUnited States NavyRankLieutenantBattles warsWorld War IIBiography editThe son of West Virginia Congressman Joe L Smith Hulett C Smith was born in Beckley West Virginia Smith attended public schools in Raleigh County and graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania s Wharton School of Finance and Administration where he majored in economics Following his graduation from the Wharton School Smith worked in the insurance business and at his family s radio station During World War II he served in the U S Navy rising to the rank of lieutenant and ultimately became a lieutenant commander in the U S Naval Reserve 1 Active in community service and civic affairs he served as president of The West Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce 1949 1950 He was the chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party from 1956 to 1962 During this time Smith co founded Bald Knob Ski Slopes the predecessor to Winterplace Ski Resort 2 He was elected governor in 1964 and served for one term Due to term limits in place at that time he was unable to run for a second term in 1968 After his term as governor Smith served as a Presidential elector in 1992 he was also on the slate of George McGovern s electors in 1972 3 In 1968 Smith responded to the bombing of the gymnasium at Bluefield State College by offering a 5 000 reward for information leading to conviction of the culprits Smith died in Scottsdale Arizona aged 93 4 References edit Former W Va Gov Hulett C Smith dies at 93 Associated Press Retrieved January 17 2012 DCSki Lost Ski Area Profile Bald Knob Ski Slopes dcski com Retrieved February 23 2009 The Political Graveyard Hulett Carlson Smith politicalgraveyard com Retrieved February 23 2009 Former Gov Hulett Smith dies in Scottsdale AZ Business Government Legal News from throughout WV Archived from the original on June 2 2015 Retrieved October 28 2012 External links editWest Virginia amp Regional History Center at West Virginia University Hulett C Smith Governor Papers Biography of Hulett C Smith Archived September 25 2016 at the Wayback Machine Inaugural Address of Hulett C Smith Party political offices Preceded byWally Barron Democratic nominee for Governor of West Virginia1964 Succeeded byJames Sprouse Political offices Preceded byWally Barron Governor of West Virginia1965 1969 Succeeded byArch Moore nbsp This article about a West Virginia politician is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hulett C Smith amp oldid 1219658938, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
