Robert Q. Crane | |
|---|---|
_1.jpg) Crane in the 1980s | |
| 53rd Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1964–1991 | |
| Governor | Endicott Peabody John Volpe Francis Sargent Michael Dukakis Edward J. King |
| Preceded by | John T. Driscoll |
| Succeeded by | Joe Malone |
| Chairperson of the Massachusetts Democratic Party | |
| In office April 4, 1971 – October 30, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | David E. Harrison |
| Succeeded by | Charles Flaherty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Quentin Crane March 21, 1926 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 2018 (aged 91) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
Robert Quentin Crane (March 21, 1926 – January 5, 2018) was an American politician who served as Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts from 1964 to 1991. He was credited with starting the Massachusetts Lottery.[1]
- ^ Ballou, Brian R. (October 22, 2008). "Former treasurer honored with park". Boston Globe. Retrieved December 9, 2009.
A who's who of local and state politicians turned out at Boston College yesterday morning to dedicate a small campus park to former state treasurer Robert Q. Crane, who served in that position for 27 years and is credited with bringing the lottery to the Commonwealth.