Joseph K. Carson

Joseph K. Carson
Carson in 1937
40th Mayor of Portland, Oregon
In office
1933–1941
Preceded byGeorge Luis Baker
Succeeded byEarl Riley
Personal details
Born(1891-12-19)December 19, 1891
McKinney, Kentucky
DiedDecember 20, 1956(1956-12-20) (aged 65)
Portland, Oregon
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionAttorney

Joseph Kirtley Carson Jr. (December 19, 1891 – December 20, 1956) was a mayor of Portland, Oregon from 1933 to 1941 as well as an attorney and unsuccessful candidate for governor.