Background
Meier, Julius L. was born on December 31, 1874 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Abraham and Jeanette (Hirsch) Meier.
Meier, Julius L. was born on December 31, 1874 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Abraham and Jeanette (Hirsch) Meier.
Educational public schools, Portland. Bachelor of Laws, University of Oregon, 1895.
In mercantile business, since 1896. President of the Meier & Frank Company, department store. Elected governor of Oregon for term, 1931-1935.
A leader in Liberty Loan drive, World War.
Northwest regional director Council National Defense. Active in rehabilitation of devastated France.
One of original promoters, with Samuel Hill, of Columbia River Highway.
Mason.
Married Grace R. Mayer, December 25, 1901. Children: Jean Ellen (Mistress Joseph Ehrman, Junior.