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Sigurd Anderson (1904–1990), served as Governor of South Dakota (1951–1955) and later as a Federal Trade Commissioner (1957–1964). Born in Norway, Anderson immigrated to the United States as a child, later earning his law degree from the University of South Dakota. He established a legal career in Webster, South Dakota, before rising to political prominence. As governor, he prioritized fiscal responsibility, economic development, and infrastructure improvements, leading South Dakota to its first debt-free status in 40 years. His later role as a Federal Trade Commissioner under President Dwight D. Eisenhower focused on national trade regulations and economic policy.

The collection consists primarily of FTC addresses (1957–1964), highlighting Anderson’s contributions to federal regulatory policy. Also included is his inaugural address to the 33rd South Dakota Legislature (1953) and speeches from the early to mid-1950s on governance, economic development, and infrastructure. Supplementary materials include state appropriations records (1951–1955) and a biographical account, Sigurd Anderson – From Immigrant Boy to Governor of South Dakota, which chronicles his journey from immigrant to influential political figure. This collection provides key insights into Anderson’s leadership, policymaking, and lasting impact on both state and federal governance.