Conrad B. Harrison
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Conrad Bullen Harrison was the 29th mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah
, USA, from 1974 to 1976. He was appointed as a replacement for Jake Garn
, who was elected to the United States Senate
in 1974.
. He graduated from Logan High School in 1929. He was editor of the Logan High Grizzly newspaper.
He earned a bachelor's degree
from Utah State University
in 1937 where he edited the Student Life newspaper. He married Ruth Annie Layton in 1935 and together had five children.
Harrison was a journalist
covering public affairs, sports and music. He worked for the Logan Herald Journal from May 1934 to October 1938 as the managing editor. He later worked at the Salt Lake Telegram, and the Deseret News from 1941 to 1960 where he started as a sports reporter and editor before he transferred to the city desk covering local government. He also sold real estate
.
He died on February 12, 2008 at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah
of causes incident to age. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 12 Noon at the Parley's First Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah
. Harrison was buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery
.
Harrison was a Latter-day Saint. He served for a time on the High Council of the Parley's Stake on the east side of Salt Lake City.
. He also served on the Utah Symphony Orchestra Board when the board recommended that the Utah Symphony hire Maurice Abravanel
as its conductor.
He also participated in:
His papers are a part of the Manuscript Division of the Marriott Library at the University of Utah
. http://www.lib.utah.edu/spc/mss/accn1504/accn1504.html
.
Harrison was elected to the City Commission in 1962, 1966 and 1970.
Harrison ran unsuccessfully for mayor against Jake Garn
in 1972. Harrison was eventually appointed as Jake Garn's replacement as mayor in 1975.
Harrison ran against political newcomer Ted Wilson in the 1975 election for Salt Lake City Mayor, but lost. After his mayoral service, he helped Governor
Scott Matheson with some government projects.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...
, USA, from 1974 to 1976. He was appointed as a replacement for Jake Garn
Jake Garn
Edwin Jacob "Jake" Garn is an American politician, a member of the Republican Party, and served as a U.S. Senator representing Utah from 1974 to 1993...
, who was elected to the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
in 1974.
Personal life
Conrad Harrison was born on July 15, 1911, in Logan, UtahLogan, Utah
-Layout of the City:Logan's city grid originates from its Main and Center Street block, with Main Street running north and south, and Center east and west. Each block north, east, south, or west of the origin accumulates in additions of 100 , though some streets have non-numeric names...
. He graduated from Logan High School in 1929. He was editor of the Logan High Grizzly newspaper.
He earned a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
from Utah State University
Utah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
in 1937 where he edited the Student Life newspaper. He married Ruth Annie Layton in 1935 and together had five children.
Harrison was a journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
covering public affairs, sports and music. He worked for the Logan Herald Journal from May 1934 to October 1938 as the managing editor. He later worked at the Salt Lake Telegram, and the Deseret News from 1941 to 1960 where he started as a sports reporter and editor before he transferred to the city desk covering local government. He also sold real estate
Real estate
In general use, esp. North American, 'real estate' is taken to mean "Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; buildings or...
.
He died on February 12, 2008 at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...
of causes incident to age. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 12 Noon at the Parley's First Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...
. Harrison was buried at the Salt Lake City Cemetery
Salt Lake City Cemetery
thumb|The northern section of the cemetery at night, looking towards Salt Lake CityThe Salt Lake City Cemetery is in The Avenues neighborhood of Salt Lake City, Utah. Approximately 120,000 persons are buried in the cemetery. Many religious leaders and politicians, particularly many leaders of The...
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Harrison was a Latter-day Saint. He served for a time on the High Council of the Parley's Stake on the east side of Salt Lake City.
Civic organizations
Conrad Harrison was a member of the Mormon Tabernacle ChoirMormon Tabernacle Choir
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, sometimes colloquially referred to as MoTab, is a Grammy and Emmy Award winning, 360-member, all-volunteer choir. The choir is part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . However, the choir is completely self-funded, traveling and producing albums to...
. He also served on the Utah Symphony Orchestra Board when the board recommended that the Utah Symphony hire Maurice Abravanel
Maurice Abravanel
Maurice Abravanel was aSwiss-American Jewish conductor of classical music. He is remembered as the conductor of the Utah Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years.-Life:...
as its conductor.
He also participated in:
- Imperial Glee Club in Logan
- Orpheus Club of Salt Lake
- Deseret News Troubadours group.
- Utah State Bowling Proprietors Association, once serving as its executive secretary
- Utah State Institution of Fine Arts, once served as its chairman
- Utah Concerts Council as a charter member
- Bonneville Knife and Fork Club, once serving as its executive director
His papers are a part of the Manuscript Division of the Marriott Library at the University of Utah
University of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
. http://www.lib.utah.edu/spc/mss/accn1504/accn1504.html
Politics and Local Government
In 1960, he was appointed to become the water commissioner by Mayor J. Bracken LeeJ. Bracken Lee
Joseph Bracken Lee was a political figure in the state of Utah, United States. A Republican, he served two terms as the ninth Governor of Utah , six two-year terms as mayor of Price, Utah , and three terms as the 27th mayor of Salt Lake City ., Lee is the most recent Governor of Utah who was not a...
.
Harrison was elected to the City Commission in 1962, 1966 and 1970.
Harrison ran unsuccessfully for mayor against Jake Garn
Jake Garn
Edwin Jacob "Jake" Garn is an American politician, a member of the Republican Party, and served as a U.S. Senator representing Utah from 1974 to 1993...
in 1972. Harrison was eventually appointed as Jake Garn's replacement as mayor in 1975.
Harrison ran against political newcomer Ted Wilson in the 1975 election for Salt Lake City Mayor, but lost. After his mayoral service, he helped Governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
Scott Matheson with some government projects.