Paul Bolster

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Paul Bolster
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
1975–1986
Personal details
Born
Paul Douglass Bolster

(1944-02-06) February 6, 1944 (age 80)
Hancock County, Maine, U. S.
Political party Democratic
SpouseLivija Marta Rieksts [1]
Children3 [1]
Alma mater Eastern Baptist College
University of Mississippi
University of Georgia
Georgia State University

Paul Douglass Bolster (born February 6, 1944) [1] is an American politician. [2] He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives. [1]

Life and career

Bolster was born in Hancock County, Maine, the son of Albert Douglass Bolster and Velma Johnson. He attended Eastern Baptist College, earning his bachelor's degree in history in 1966. He also attended the University of Mississippi, earning his master's degree in 1967, the University of Georgia, earning his doctorate degree in history in 1972 and Georgia State University, earning his law degree. [3]

Bolser served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1975 to 1986. After his service in the House, he worked at Clark College. [3] He was a historian. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly . Archived (PDF) from the original on October 26, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022 via Wayback Machine.
  2. Shucker, Charlene (August 5, 1982). "Race is a key issue for Bolster's opponent". The Atlanta Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. p. 59. Retrieved November 8, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  3. 1 2 "Rep. Paul Bolster leaves politics, teaching for a career in law". The Atlanta Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. March 27, 1986. p. 181. Retrieved November 8, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  4. "Paul Bolster". University of Georgia Press . Retrieved November 8, 2022.