James G. Scrugham
Nevada’s 14th state governor
His governorship included the development of state parks and an old-age pension program. The National Governors Association also places the opening of Las Vegas’s first airport in his term, connecting statewide administration to the valley’s early aviation history.
Before the governor’s office
Scrugham was an engineering educator and state engineer before becoming governor. He later served in both houses of Congress. [1]
The administration in context
His governorship included the development of state parks and an old-age pension program. The National Governors Association also places the opening of Las Vegas’s first airport in his term, connecting statewide administration to the valley’s early aviation history. [1]
Key dates
People in the same story
Emmet D. Boyle
The preceding administration in Nevada’s succession. [2]
Read the profileFred B. Balzar
The following administration in Nevada’s succession. [2]
Read the profileIn the archive
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1923 legislative address — James G. Scrugham
An original message by James G. Scrugham preserved in the Nevada Legislature’s historical address collection.
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James G. Scrugham — gubernatorial biography
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Governors and State of the State addresses, 1864–present
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