Robert Quentin Crane (March 21, 1926 – January 5, 2018) was an American politician who served as Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts from 1964 to 1991. He was credited with starting the Massachusetts Lottery.[1]
Robert Q. Crane | |
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_1.jpg) Crane in the 1980s | |
| 53rd Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1964–1991 | |
| Governor | Endicott Peabody John Volpe Francis Sargent Michael Dukakis Edward J. King |
| Preceded by | John T. Driscoll |
| Succeeded by | Joe Malone |
| Chairperson of the Massachusetts Democratic Party | |
| In office April 4, 1971 – October 30, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | David E. Harrison |
| Succeeded by | Charles Flaherty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Quentin Crane March 21, 1926 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 2018 (aged 91) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
Early life
editCrane was born in 1926 in Providence, Rhode Island. He received his education at English High School of Boston and Boston College. Crane served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.[2]
Career
editCrane served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1957 to 1964. He served as the chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Crane was appointed state treasurer in 1964.[2] He defeated Louise Day Hicks, John Francis Kennedy, and John J. Buckley for the Democratic partys nomination in 1964.[1][3] He went on to easily defeat Republican Robert C. Hahn in the general election.[4]
In 1971, became the founding chairman of the Massachusetts State Lottery.[1] The closest Crane came to losing his office was in 1974 when he defeated Charles Mark Furcolo, a Boston attorney and son of former governor John Foster Furcolo, 51%-49% in the Democratic primary.[5] He retired from politics in 1991, amid accusations of patronage and nepotism.[1]
Death
editCrane died on January 5, 2018, aged 91.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Ballou, Brian R. (October 22, 2008). "Former treasurer honored with park". Boston Globe. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
A who's who of local and state politicians turned out at Boston College yesterday morning to dedicate a small campus park to former state treasurer Robert Q. Crane, who served in that position for 27 years and is credited with bringing the lottery to the Commonwealth.
- ^ a b "Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts". Massachusetts House of Representatives. 1989–90. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
Robert Quentin Crane; 7 Mountview Road, Wellesley, Democrat. Born: Providence, R.I., March 21, 1926. Education: Boston English High School; Boston College. Organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion; Knights of Columbus; Catholic Alumnae Sodality; Boston College Alumni. Public office: Mass. House 1957-64; Treasurer and Receiver General 1964 (to fill vacancy), 1965-90.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MA Treasurer - D Primary Race". ourcampaigns.com. September 10, 1964. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MA Treasurer Race". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 1964. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - MA Treasurer - D Primary Race". ourcampaigns.com. September 10, 1974. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- ^ "Former state treasurer Robert Crane dies at 91". Taunton Daily Gazette. January 7, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
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