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Elmer Rasmuson | |
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 Official portrait of Rasmuson in 1968 | |
| Mayor of Anchorage | |
| In office April 8, 1964 – April 8, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | George Sharrock |
| Succeeded by | George M. Sullivan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elmer Edwin Rasmuson February 15, 1909 Yakutat, Alaska, U.S. |
| Died | December 1, 2000 (aged 91) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Harvard University (BS, MA) |
Elmer Edwin Rasmuson (February 15, 1909 – December 1, 2000) was an American banker, philanthropist and politician in the territory and state of Alaska. He led the family business, National Bank of Alaska, for many decades as president and later chairman. He also served as Mayor of Anchorage from 1964 to 1967 and was the Republican nominee for United States Senator from Alaska in the 1968 election, losing the general election to Mike Gravel.