A. P. Tugwell
| Andrew Patrick "Pat" Tugwell, Sr. | |
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| Louisiana State Treasurer | |
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In office 1936–1968 |
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| Succeeded by | Mary Evelyn Dickerson Parker |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 7, 1889 Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, US |
| Died | February 12, 1976 (aged 86) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Resting place | Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Tugwell |
| Children | Andrew P. Tugwell, Jr. |
| Residence | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Northwestern State University |
Andrew Patrick Tugwell, Sr., known as A. P. "Pat" Tugwell (November 7, 1889 – February 12, 1976), was the Democratic state treasurer of Louisiana from 1936-1968. His 32-year tenure in the position is a state record. Tugwell was considered an authority on state spending and receipts. Before he was elected treasurer, Tugwell was the director of the Louisiana Department of Highways, since renamed the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Tugwell was born in Plain Dealing in northern Bossier Parish. When he was a year old, his family moved to Winn Parish, birthplace of another Louisiana politician, Huey Pierce Long, Jr., who would help to shape Tugwell's own career.
After high school, Tugwell attended Northwestern State University in (then Louisiana Normal College). After he completed his college work, he taught school for a time in south Louisiana.
Tugwell then became associated with the Tremont & Gulf Railway Company. In time he became the treasurer and auditor of the firm. Huey Long recognized Tugwell's executive ability and created for Tugwell the office of auditor for the Louisiana Railroad Commission. The Railroad Commission, of which Long was a member prior to his election as governor in 1928, was renamed the Louisiana Public Service Commission. As auditor of the railroad commission, Tugwell installed a system of records and bookkeeping that brought him favorable comment from state organizations involved in financial matters.
Governor Oscar K. Allen of Winnfield appointed Tugwell as chairman of the highway commission, now called the Department of Transportation and Development. As highway chairman, Tugwell worked to achieve Allen's goals of building more roads and installing adequate bridges over the state's waterways. Tugwell remained highway director until late in 1935, when he resigned to seek the treasurer's position. He remained close to the Allen family and was asked to serve as a pallbearer at the governor's funeral in Winnfield in 1936.
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