Walter Eli Clark | |
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| 1st Governor of Alaska Territory | |
| In office August 24, 1912 – May 21, 1913 | |
| Nominated by | William Howard Taft |
| Preceded by | N/A (establishment of Alaska Territory) |
| Succeeded by | John Franklin Alexander Strong |
| 7th Governor of District of Alaska | |
| In office May 18, 1909 – August 24, 1912 | |
| Nominated by | William Howard Taft |
| Preceded by | Wilford Bacon Hoggatt |
| Succeeded by | N/A (dissolution of District of Alaska) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1869 Ashford, Connecticut |
| Died | February 4, 1950 (aged 81) Charleston, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lucy Harison Norvell (1889–1928) Juliet (Staunton) Clay (1929–1953) |
Walter Eli Clark (January 7, 1869 – February 4, 1950) was an American journalist and newspaper publisher. In addition to his journalistic activities, he was the last Governor of the District of Alaska from 1909 to 1912, and the first Governor of Alaska Territory from 1912 to 1913.