Mayor Louis Lausier of Biddeford, 1941

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Mayor Louis Lausier of Biddeford, 1941

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Mayor Louis B. Lausier kicks off the Salvation Army's Christmas collection in Biddeford, 1941. Lausier, a democrat, served for 15 consecutive years as mayor, from 1941-1955. He sought a 16th term, but was defeated in a primary election. Nicknamed "Papa" Lausier by some, he was a well-known and sometimes controversial figure in Biddeford politics and a lifelong resident of the city.

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  • Title: Mayor Louis Lausier of Biddeford, 1941
  • Creator: Laurence T. Dolby
  • Creation Date: 1941-12-08
  • Subject Date: 1941-12-08
  • Location: Biddeford, York County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 18.5 cm x 24 cm
  • Local Code: 1303
  • Collection: General Image Collection
  • Object Type: Image

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