Elmer J. Holland

Elmer J. Holland
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 20th district
In office January 3, 1963 – August 9, 1968
Preceded by	James E. Van Zandt
Succeeded by	Joseph M. Gaydos
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 30th district
In office January 24, 1956 – January 3, 1963
Preceded by	Vera Buchanan
Succeeded by	District eliminated
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 33rd district
In office May 19, 1942 – January 3, 1943
Preceded by	Joseph A. McArdle
Succeeded by	William I. Troutman
Personal details
Born	January 8, 1894 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died	August 9, 1968 (aged 74) Annapolis, Maryland
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Duquesne University University of Montpellier

Elmer Joseph Holland (January 8, 1894 – August 9, 1968) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Biography

Elmer Holland was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and the University of Montpellier, France. He was graduated from Saumur Cavalry School, France, in 1919. He served with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I as a second lieutenant of Field Artillery.

He was engaged as sales and advertising manager for a glass manufacturer from 1915 to 1933. He was elected as a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from 1934 to 1942. He also served as the superintendent of highways and sewers in Pittsburgh from 1940 to 1942.

He was elected as a Democrat to the 77th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Joseph A. McArdle and served from May 19, 1942, to January 3, 1943. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1942.

He served as a major in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1943 to 1956.

He was again elected to the 84th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Vera Buchanan. He served until his death from a heart attack in Annapolis, Maryland on August 9, 1968. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Elmer J. Holland (id: H000717)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2009-01-24
• The Political Graveyard