Citizen Swain

Tales from a Minnesota Life

Tom H. Swain (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

256 Seiten

2021
University of Minnesota Press (Verlag)
978-1-5179-1299-4 (ISBN)

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For an insider's take on the last eighty years in Minnesota history, sit down with Tom H. Swain's memoir. It is a personal look at the people and events that shaped the state's history, written by a civic and business leader--and a true public servant--with a genuine knack for telling a story. From business to athletics, politics to education, Swai

An entertaining personal history of the state, told by one of its leading citizens

For an insider’s take on the last eighty years in Minnesota history, sit down with Tom H. Swain’s memoir. It is a personal look at the people and events that shaped the state’s history, written by a civic and business leader—and a true public servant—with a genuine knack for telling a story. From business to athletics, politics to education, Swain is a key player. He’s been a mayor, a University of Minnesota vice president, a chief of staff to former Minnesota governor Elmer L. Andersen, and a member and chair of numerous nonprofit and civic boards. In Citizen Swain: Tales from a Minnesota Life, he brings his vibrant presence and meaningful contributions to life eloquently, giving readers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of institutions and their leaders.

Swain was more than a witness to state history. He helped make it happen. Readers learn what it was like to be a part of Governor Andersen’s administration—including details about the dramatic vote recount that ended his term. Swain’s dedication to education and sports shine through as he speaks of his service at the University of Minnesota. Over the years in positions ranging from ticket manager in the athletic department to vice president, Swain got to know Gopher coach Bernie Bierman and three University of Minnesota presidents—Nils Hasselmo, Mark Yudof, and Robert Bruininks. Twenty-three years at the St. Paul Companies gave him profound insight into the state’s oldest corporation.

Whether he’s describing the hard work behind the scenes of the massive civic celebration of the state’s centennial or growing up in 1930s and 1940s Minneapolis, Swain’s passion for making Minnesota a better place comes through in these remembrances, told with warmth, respect, and not a small amount of wit. Citizen Swain will be an inspiration to anyone seeking to make positive change through active citizenship.

Tom H. Swain has a résumé, stretching back six decades, full of notable contributions to higher education, politics, corporate affairs, and health care. He is the recipient of numerous local and national awards, including an honorary doctor of law degree from the University of Minnesota, an award from the National Governors Association, and an Outstanding Achievement Award from the University of Minnesota. Lori Sturdevant is an editorial writer and columnist for the Minneapolis–St. Paul Star Tribune. Her many book collaborations include A Man’s Reach by former Minnesota governor Elmer L. Andersen (Minnesota, 2000). She is the author of Her Honor: Rosalie Wahl and the Minnesota Women’s Movement and The Pillsburys of Minnesota.

Contents

Foreword: A Life of Service
Lori Sturdevant
1. “Miss Pep”
2. Student Days
3. Staff Sergeant Swain
4. Back to Campus
5. Mac
6. Holman Field
7. Ticket Man
8. Come to St. Paul
9. A Royal Kiss
10. Floyd and Judy at the Centennial
11. The Wager
12. Showboat
13. Skål, Vikings—and Stay, Twins
14. Elmer for Governor
15. Right Hand to the Governor
16. Recount
17. Insurance Man
18. Minnesota’s Favorite Son
19. St. Paul School Independence
20. Missing in Action
21. DARE
22. “Don’t Leave Home without It”
23. Insurance Encore
24. Health Reformer
25. Gopher Tales
26. Questions
27. Still a Republican
28. Show ’Em the Money
29. Mr. Mayor
30. Things Change
31. Millie’s Ashes
32. All in the Family
33. On Leadership
Chronology
Index

Erscheinungsdatum	30.06.2021
Co-Autor	Lori Sturdevant
Zusatzinfo	32
Verlagsort	Minnesota
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt	Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Wirtschaft
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
ISBN-10	1-5179-1299-7 / 1517912997
ISBN-13	978-1-5179-1299-4 / 9781517912994
Zustand	Neuware