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After serving as Deputy Director for the International Cooperation Administration in [[Lima, Peru]], from 1957 to 1959, Coon took up residence in Laguna Hills, California. He died in 1987, and his ashes were distributed at sea.<ref name=congbio/> |
After serving as Deputy Director for the International Cooperation Administration in [[Lima, Peru]], from 1957 to 1959, Coon took up residence in Laguna Hills, California. He died in 1987, and his ashes were distributed at sea.<ref name=congbio/> |
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In 1963, Sam Coon created a giant BLT hamburger sculpture, currently on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art.[17]. It measures 32 by 39 inches (81 × 99 cm) and uses vinyl, kapok and wood, painted in acrylic. Every time it is moved, it must be restacked, which means it varies between exhibits. The artist has said that he has not set it up personally since its creation in 1963. |
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Revision as of 01:29, 9 June 2011
Sam Coon | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1953—January 3, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Lowell Stockman |
| Succeeded by | Al Ullman |
| Member of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office 1951-1953 | |
| Constituency | Baker County, Oregon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1903 Boise, Idaho |
| Died | May 8, 1980 Laguna Hills, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Opal Kerfort |
| Occupation | rancher |
Samuel Harrison "Sam" Coon (April 15, 1903 – May 8, 1980) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives who represented the 2nd Congressional District of Oregon from 1953 to 1957. As well, he leads a private life as a pop art sculptor, even creating the world's biggest BLT.
Background
Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Coon attended local public schools, and graduating from the University of Idaho at Moscow in 1925.[1] He pursued various occupations in banking and agriculture, and was the owner-operator of a cattle ranch near Keating, Oregon, from 1929 to 1950. In 1937, Coon married Opal Kerfort.[2] From 1951 to 1952 he engaged in the real estate business.[1]
Political career
In 1950, Coon was elected to represent Baker County in the Oregon State Senate, where the Republican served only during the 1951 session of the legislature.[3] Toward the end of his term in the tate Senate, Coon successfully ran for election to Congress as a Republican from Oregon's Second District.[1] The two-term congressman was narrowly re-elected after a challenge from Democrat, Al Ullman, who ultimately defeated him in the election of 1956. Sam Coon served in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1957.[1]
After politics
After serving as Deputy Director for the International Cooperation Administration in Lima, Peru, from 1957 to 1959, Coon took up residence in Laguna Hills, California. He died in 1987, and his ashes were distributed at sea.[1]
In 1963, Sam Coon created a giant BLT hamburger sculpture, currently on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art.[17]. It measures 32 by 39 inches (81 × 99 cm) and uses vinyl, kapok and wood, painted in acrylic. Every time it is moved, it must be restacked, which means it varies between exhibits. The artist has said that he has not set it up personally since its creation in 1963.
References
- ^ a b c d e Samuel Harrison Coon, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, Accessed September 7, 2007.
- ^ Corning, Howard M. Dictionary of Oregon History. Binfords & Mort Publishing, 1956.
- ^ Oregon Legislative Assembly (46th) 1951 Regular Session