Alice Olander

Alice Olander
Olander c. 1946
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Marlborough
In office
1943–1947
Preceded byGeorge Levin
Succeeded byRoy F. Fuller
Personal details
BornAlice Swanie Nall
(1910-10-22)October 22, 1910
DiedAugust 11, 1996(1996-08-11) (aged 85)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseJohn F. Olander
Children1

Alice Swanie Olander (October 22, 1910 – August 11, 1996) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the town of Marlborough as a Democrat.

Personal life

Alice Swanie Nall was born on October 22, 1910, in Hardin County, Kentucky, to W. Howard and Bertha D. Nall. She married John F. Olander and had a daughter. John died in 1961.

Political career

Olander was first elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1942 and served two terms representing the town of Marlborough as a Democrat. She ran for reelection in 1946, but was defeated by Republican candidate Roy F. Fuller.

Death

Olander died on August 11, 1996, in Cobalt, Connecticut. She was 85.

References

  1. ↑ Olander's birthplace is reported as Vine Grove, Kentucky, in the Connecticut State Register and Manual, and Rineyville, Kentucky, in obituaries. Both are located in Hardin County.
  1. 1 2 "Alice S. Olander; former legislator". Hartford Courant. August 13, 1996. Archived from the original on November 5, 2026. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Olander". Hartford Courant. August 13, 1996. p. 113. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
  3. ↑ State of Connecticut Register and Manual 1945-1946. Connecticut Secretary of the State. 1946. p. 226. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
  4. ↑ "John F. Olander". Hartford Courant. April 14, 1961. p. 52. Retrieved November 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ "City/Town of Marlborough Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved November 5, 2026.