Burma, Henry W.
Person
Dates
- Existence: -1974
Biography
Henry Burma was sheriff of Butler County from 1923 to 1937. He served four terms in the Iowa House of Representatives, from 1937-1945. During his last term, 1943-1945, he was Speaker of the House. He served on the Iowa Board of Control from 1949-1957. In 1944 he ran in the Republican primary in the race for governor, but was defeated by Robert Blue. After this, Burma returned to farming in Butler County. In his later years, he served as a probation officer in Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago, and Worth counties before he retired.
Burma died December 8, 1974.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Henry W. Burma Papers
Collection
Identifier: MsC0321
Abstract
Iowa state legislator. Speeches and congratulatory letters on his appointment to theIowa Board of Control.
Dates:
1930-1950
Found in:
University of Iowa Special Collections