Waino Hendrickson

Waino Edward Hendrickson (June 18, 1896 – June 22, 1983) was an American Republican politician, the final Governor of the Territory of Alaska.

Waino Hendrickson
Hendrickson celebrating Alaska's statehood, January 3, 1959.
Acting Territorial Governor of Alaska
In office August 9, 1958 – January 3, 1959
Preceded by	Mike Stepovich (as Territorial Governor of Alaska)
Succeeded by	William A. Egan (as Governor of Alaska)
In office January 3, 1957 – April 8, 1957
Preceded by	B. Frank Heintzleman (as Territorial Governor)
Succeeded by	Mike Stepovich (as Territorial Governor)
Mayor of Juneau, Alaska
In office 1946–1953
Preceded by	Ernest Parsons
Succeeded by	Bert F. McDowell
Personal details
Born	Waino Edward Hendrickson (1896-06-18)June 18, 1896 Juneau, District of Alaska
Died	June 22, 1983(1983-06-22) (aged 87) Anchorage,[1] Alaska, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Marion Kingsworth Jones (1924–1962; her death)
Relations	Linn A. Forrest (in-law)
Children	1
Occupation	Small business owner/operator

Hendrickson was born June 18, 1896 in Juneau, Alaska, where he grew up the son of Finnish immigrants.[2][3] He entered politics in 1946, when he was elected mayor of Juneau. He served as Mayor of Juneau until 1953. At the same time, he was a member of the territorial House of Representatives from 1948 to 1953.

In 1953, Hendrickson was appointed Secretary of Alaska under Governor Frank Heintzleman. He held this office until statehood, serving as acting governor twice, once in 1957, and again from 1958 to 1959. Hendrickson was the first Alaska governor born in the territory. After statehood Hendrickson served on several government commissions until he retired to live with his daughter in Anchorage, Alaska, until he died.