Robert Q. Crane
| Robert Q. Crane | |
|---|---|
| Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts | |
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In office 1964–1991 | |
| Preceded by | John T. Driscoll |
| Succeeded by | Joseph D. Malone |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence | Wellesley, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Robert Quentin Crane (born March 21, 1926 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American politician who served as Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts from 1965–1991. He is credited with starting the Massachusetts Lottery.[1]
Early life
He was born in 1926 in Providence, Rhode Island. He received his education at English High School of Boston and Boston College.[2]
Career
A state legislator and 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 Treasurer nomination in 1964.[1][3] He went on to easily defeat Robert 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]
References
- 1 2 3 4 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.
- 1 2 "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.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John T. Driscoll |
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts 1964–1991 |
Succeeded by Joe Malone |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by David E. Harrison |
Chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party April 4, 1971 – October 30, 1971 |
Succeeded by Charles Flaherty |