Morley I. Griswold
Nevada’s 16th state governor
He became acting governor after Balzar’s death in March 1934. Highway funding and Depression relief were concerns of his short administration. He lost the election for a term of his own.
Before the governor’s office
An Elko lawyer and World War I veteran, Griswold had served as lieutenant governor since 1927. [1]
The administration in context
He became acting governor after Balzar’s death in March 1934. Highway funding and Depression relief were concerns of his short administration. He lost the election for a term of his own. [1]
Key dates
People in the same story
Fred B. Balzar
The preceding administration in Nevada’s succession. [2]
Read the profileRichard Kirman
The following administration in Nevada’s succession. [2]
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Morley I. Griswold — gubernatorial biography
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Governors and State of the State addresses, 1864–present
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