Bio of ANDERSON, Clarence R. (b.1891), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical

CLARENCE R. ANDERSON - Vol III, pg 786-789
A member of one of the oldest and most honored families of Minneapolis is 
Clarence R. Anderson, who is president and manager of a sidewalk and 
cement foundation business, which his father established many years ago. 
Clarence R. Anderson was born in this city, on the 24th of April, 1891, a 
son of Andrew and Minnie (Peterson) Anderson. The father was born in 
Sweden and came to this country at an early day, becoming a pioneer in 
Minneapolis. He is one of the most highly esteemed men of this city, and 
is now retired from active life. He was instrumental in the organization 
of the Swedish Mission Tabernacle church, which was the first Swedish 
church in the Northwest and is now the strongest in point of members of 
any church of Swedish faith.

In the acquirement of his education Clarence R. Anderson attended the 
common schools of Minneapolis and in due time entered high school, where 
he was a student for two years. After putting his textbooks aside he 
worked for a short time in a grocery store and then entered his father's 
business, which was the building of sidewalks and cement foundations. For 
at least thirty-six years his father has been municipal contractor in 
Minneapolis and Clarence R. Anderson, because of his keen foresight and 
executive ability, is now holding the important positions of president 
and general manager of the business, which is strictly a family affair, 
five brothers also being associated with Clarence R. Anderson and his 
father in its conduct. The com­pany is capitalized for one hundred 
thousand dollars. They also own the Minnesota Fire Works Company of 
Minneapolis, and are merchants and manufacturers of that commodity for 
the Northwest.

On the 12th of April, 1916, in Minneapolis, was celebrated the marriage 
of Mr. Anderson and Miss Inez Pearson, a daughter of John and Alma 
Pearson. Her father, who has passed away, was for many years one of the 
most successful contractors in Minneapolis.

Mr. Anderson gives his political allegiance to the republican party and 
he is a firm believer in its principles as factors in good government. 
For some years he has been a member of the republican committee and he is 
a hard worker in the interests of the party. His friends have tried to 
prevail upon him to run for office but so far he has not consented. His 
religious faith is evidenced by his membership in the Swedish Tabernacle 
Mission church and he is a generous contributor to its support. During 
the World war Mr. Anderson gave generously of his time and money in the 
promotion of the government's interests. He took an active part in all 
bond drives, as did all five of his brothers. Mr. Anderson is a man of 
good business principles, high standards of citizenship and commendable 
traits of character, all of which quali­ties have united in winning him 
the esteem and respect of his fellowmen, by whom he is held in high 
regard.