Walter Lanfersiek
Walter B. Lanfersiek also known as Walter B. Landell (February 3, 1873-March 1, 1962) was an American attorney and political activist from Newport, Kentucky. Lanfersiek was the Executive Secretary of the Socialist Party of America from 1913-1916, during which time he was a close confidant of multi-time presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs. In the 1911 gubernatorial election, Lanfersiek was the Socialist Party of Kentucky's nominee for governor.[1]
Lanfersiek was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1873 to parents William Henry and Elizabeth Lanfersiek. He graduated from Woodward High School. He earned a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1895.
Lanfersiek was married to fellow socialist Pearl A. Blanchard, who ran for Newport School Commission in 1912.[1]
References
- ^ a b Tenkotte, Paul A.; Claypool, James C. (2015-02-05). The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky. pp. 533–. ISBN 9780813159966. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
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