Robert L. Mallat Jr.
Robert L. Mallat Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Keene, New Hampshire | |
| In office 1962–1966 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Coolidge |
| Succeeded by | Richard E. Bean |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Cheshire 13th district | |
| In office 1970–1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Lester Mallat Jr. July 13, 1931 Keene, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | December 24, 2015 (aged 84) California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic[1][2] |
| Alma mater | Keene State College |
Robert Lester Mallat Jr. (July 13, 1931 – December 24, 2015) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as mayor of Keene, New Hampshire from 1962 to 1966 and in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1970 to 1972.
Life and career
Mallat was born in Keene, New Hampshire, the son of Robert Mallat Sr. and Margaret Sweeney. He attended Keene High School, graduating in 1949. After graduating, he served in the armed forces during the Korean War, which after his discharge,[3] he attended Keene State College, earning his Bachelor of Education degree in 1958.[4][5]
Mallat served as mayor of Keene, New Hampshire from 1962 to 1966.[5] After his service as mayor, he served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1970 to 1972.[6]
Death
Mallat died on December 24, 2015 at his home in California, at the age of 84.[7]
References
- ^ "1970 State Representative General Election: Cheshire 13 District". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "Pickett to Run For Keene Mayor". Brattleboro Reformer. Brattleboro, Vermont. September 18, 1965. p. 5. Retrieved December 29, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Robert Lester Mallat Jr". U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959. Retrieved July 4, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ "Robert L. Mallat Jr". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Outstanding Young Men of America, Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1965
- ^ Manual for the Use of the General Court of New Hampshire, New Hampshire General Court, 1971
- ^ Foley, Meghan (December 26, 2015). "Former mayor, city servant and college official remembered: Robert L. Mallat dies". The Keene Sentinel. Retrieved December 29, 2023.