H.H. Chesterman was an American politician who briefly served as Secretary of State of

Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...

. Chesterman, who had served as Assistant Secretary of State under Mike Holm, was appointed to the position in July 1952 by Gov.

Elmer Anderson Clyde Elmer Anderson (March 16, 1912 – January 22, 1998) was an American politician who served as the 28th governor of Minnesota from September 27, 1951 to January 5, 1955. Anderson also served as the lieutenant governor of Minnesota from 193 ...

after Holm's death. Chesterman was replaced by Anderson in September of that year; Anderson appointed

Virginia Paul Holm Virginia Paul Holm Bye (March 14, 1902 – October 1968) was a Minnesota politician, a member of the Republican Party, and the first woman to serve as Secretary of State of Minnesota. Holm was appointed to the position in 1952 by Gov. Elmer ...

, Mike Holm's widow, after public sentiment grew that she should succeed him.Minnesota Legislative Reference Library
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Brief biography of H.H. Chesterman
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