# H. H. Chesterman *American politician; briefly Minnesota Secretary of State, July–September 1952* H. H. Chesterman was an American politician and the 15th Secretary of State of [[Minnesota]]. He held the office for about two months in 1952, from July to September.[^1] Before his appointment, Chesterman was Assistant Secretary of State to the incumbent, [[Mike Holm]]. After Holm died, Governor Elmer Anderson named Chesterman to the vacant office in July 1952.[^1] In September 1952, Anderson removed Chesterman from the post and named Holm's widow, [[Virginia Paul Holm]], in his place. That appointment came as public opinion increasingly favored her taking her late husband's office. The record does not establish any reason for the change beyond that sentiment.[^1] ## In the Minnesota record ### Who - H. H. Chesterman was Assistant Secretary of State under Mike Holm before becoming Secretary of State.[^1] ### What - He held the office of Secretary of State of Minnesota and is counted as its 15th holder.[^1] ### When - He was appointed in July 1952 after Mike Holm's death.[^1] - He was replaced in September 1952.[^1] ### Why - The appointment filled the vacancy left by Holm's death.[^1] - He was replaced as public sentiment grew for Holm's widow to take the office. The record does not establish reasons beyond that sentiment.[^1] ### How - Governor Elmer Anderson appointed him. Anderson then replaced him by appointing Virginia Paul Holm.[^1] ## Notes [^1]: Wikipedia contributors, *H. H. Chesterman* (revision 1340523299, retrieved 25 October 2026) — Chesterman as 15th Secretary of State of Minnesota, July–September 1952; his prior post as Assistant Secretary of State under Mike Holm; his appointment by Gov. Elmer Anderson after Holm's death; his replacement by Virginia Paul Holm. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Chesterman