The Sacramento Bee Sacramento, California Monday February 16, 1948 Page 1
George Radcliff, Veteran Political Figure, Is Dead
George G. Radcliff, 80, veteran California Republican political figure and newspaperman, died last night in his home at 733 Thirty Fourth Street.
His career of public service included being city clerk and postmaster in Watsonville, a member of the state assembly, superintendent of Capitol buildings and grounds, chairman of the state board of control, and district sales tax administrator of the state board of equalization.
Born in Grass Valley
Radcliff was born in Grass Valley, Nevada County, February 6, 1868. As a young man he went to Watsonville as an apprentice printer on the Pajaronian. He later became editor and part owner of the publication.
He became city clerk of Watsonville in 1888 and represented Santa Clara County in the assembly from 1899 until 1901. He was postmaster in Watsonville from 1902 to 1907.
He was a member of the committee which in 1910 persuaded Hiram W. Johnson to run for governor. Johnson in 1911 appointed Radcliff superintendent of the Capitol buildings and grounds, a post he held until 1919 when he resigned to become part owner of the News Publishing Company of Sacramento.
On State Control Board
Governor Friend W. Richardson appointed Radcliff chairman of the state board of control in 1923, a post equivalent to the present position of state finance director. He served in that position until 1927.
In 1930 he became vice president of the American River Hydro-Electric Company and general manager of its Sacramento interests. The company's purpose was to negotiate a contract with the state for construction of a flood control and hydro-electric dam on the American River at Folsom.
He became district sales tax administrator of the state board of equalization in 1933 and held that position until his retirement in 1938.
Active in NSGW
Radcliff was the oldest active member of the Watsonville Parlor No. 65, Native Sons of the Golden West. He joined the organization in 1886 when he was 18 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Harriet A. Radcliff. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 A.M. in the W. F. Gormley and Sons Chapel. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery.
One of Radcliff's first problems upon becoming superintendent of Capitol buildings and grounds in 1911 was a controversy over moving of the offices of then State Printer W. W. Shannon from the second to the third floor of the Capitol. Shannon opposed the move and the controversy ultimately was carried to Attorney General U. S. Webb for an opinion regarding Radcliff's right to move Shannon's offices. Webb upheld Radcliff.
Central Purchasing
The present method of purchasing state supplies through a central purchasing department is a development stemming from recommendations by Radcliff in 1914. He pointed out at that time that savings of from 8 to 80 per cent could be realized by purchasing supplies through a central agency.
He was an outspoken opponent of the scattering of state offices throughout California. He said in his 1918 biennial report, "This is in no sense a local matter, but instead is one that concerns the whole state to the end that an economical, efficient and satisfactory rendition of the functions of government may be given to the citizens of California."
Radcliff and Mrs. Radcliff made a world tour in 1928 and following his retirement in 1938 they made a three weeks trip to Mexico.
[George marries first, Florence Huss of Grass Valley. They move together to Watsonville. Florence passes away in Sacramento in 1913.
George marries second, Harriet]
George Radcliff, Veteran Political Figure, Is Dead
George G. Radcliff, 80, veteran California Republican political figure and newspaperman, died last night in his home at 733 Thirty Fourth Street.
His career of public service included being city clerk and postmaster in Watsonville, a member of the state assembly, superintendent of Capitol buildings and grounds, chairman of the state board of control, and district sales tax administrator of the state board of equalization.
Born in Grass Valley
Radcliff was born in Grass Valley, Nevada County, February 6, 1868. As a young man he went to Watsonville as an apprentice printer on the Pajaronian. He later became editor and part owner of the publication.
He became city clerk of Watsonville in 1888 and represented Santa Clara County in the assembly from 1899 until 1901. He was postmaster in Watsonville from 1902 to 1907.
He was a member of the committee which in 1910 persuaded Hiram W. Johnson to run for governor. Johnson in 1911 appointed Radcliff superintendent of the Capitol buildings and grounds, a post he held until 1919 when he resigned to become part owner of the News Publishing Company of Sacramento.
On State Control Board
Governor Friend W. Richardson appointed Radcliff chairman of the state board of control in 1923, a post equivalent to the present position of state finance director. He served in that position until 1927.
In 1930 he became vice president of the American River Hydro-Electric Company and general manager of its Sacramento interests. The company's purpose was to negotiate a contract with the state for construction of a flood control and hydro-electric dam on the American River at Folsom.
He became district sales tax administrator of the state board of equalization in 1933 and held that position until his retirement in 1938.
Active in NSGW
Radcliff was the oldest active member of the Watsonville Parlor No. 65, Native Sons of the Golden West. He joined the organization in 1886 when he was 18 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Harriet A. Radcliff. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 A.M. in the W. F. Gormley and Sons Chapel. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery.
One of Radcliff's first problems upon becoming superintendent of Capitol buildings and grounds in 1911 was a controversy over moving of the offices of then State Printer W. W. Shannon from the second to the third floor of the Capitol. Shannon opposed the move and the controversy ultimately was carried to Attorney General U. S. Webb for an opinion regarding Radcliff's right to move Shannon's offices. Webb upheld Radcliff.
Central Purchasing
The present method of purchasing state supplies through a central purchasing department is a development stemming from recommendations by Radcliff in 1914. He pointed out at that time that savings of from 8 to 80 per cent could be realized by purchasing supplies through a central agency.
He was an outspoken opponent of the scattering of state offices throughout California. He said in his 1918 biennial report, "This is in no sense a local matter, but instead is one that concerns the whole state to the end that an economical, efficient and satisfactory rendition of the functions of government may be given to the citizens of California."
Radcliff and Mrs. Radcliff made a world tour in 1928 and following his retirement in 1938 they made a three weeks trip to Mexico.
[George marries first, Florence Huss of Grass Valley. They move together to Watsonville. Florence passes away in Sacramento in 1913.
George marries second, Harriet]
The Sacramento Bee Sacramento, California Monday February 16, 1948 Page 1
George Radcliff, Veteran Political Figure, Is Dead
George G. Radcliff, 80, veteran California Republican political figure and newspaperman, died last night in his home at 733 Thirty Fourth Street.
His career of public service included being city clerk and postmaster in Watsonville, a member of the state assembly, superintendent of Capitol buildings and grounds, chairman of the state board of control, and district sales tax administrator of the state board of equalization.
Born in Grass Valley
Radcliff was born in Grass Valley, Nevada County, February 6, 1868. As a young man he went to Watsonville as an apprentice printer on the Pajaronian. He later became editor and part owner of the publication.
He became city clerk of Watsonville in 1888 and represented Santa Clara County in the assembly from 1899 until 1901. He was postmaster in Watsonville from 1902 to 1907.
He was a member of the committee which in 1910 persuaded Hiram W. Johnson to run for governor. Johnson in 1911 appointed Radcliff superintendent of the Capitol buildings and grounds, a post he held until 1919 when he resigned to become part owner of the News Publishing Company of Sacramento.
On State Control Board
Governor Friend W. Richardson appointed Radcliff chairman of the state board of control in 1923, a post equivalent to the present position of state finance director. He served in that position until 1927.
In 1930 he became vice president of the American River Hydro-Electric Company and general manager of its Sacramento interests. The company's purpose was to negotiate a contract with the state for construction of a flood control and hydro-electric dam on the American River at Folsom.
He became district sales tax administrator of the state board of equalization in 1933 and held that position until his retirement in 1938.
Active in NSGW
Radcliff was the oldest active member of the Watsonville Parlor No. 65, Native Sons of the Golden West. He joined the organization in 1886 when he was 18 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Harriet A. Radcliff. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 A.M. in the W. F. Gormley and Sons Chapel. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery.
One of Radcliff's first problems upon becoming superintendent of Capitol buildings and grounds in 1911 was a controversy over moving of the offices of then State Printer W. W. Shannon from the second to the third floor of the Capitol. Shannon opposed the move and the controversy ultimately was carried to Attorney General U. S. Webb for an opinion regarding Radcliff's right to move Shannon's offices. Webb upheld Radcliff.
Central Purchasing
The present method of purchasing state supplies through a central purchasing department is a development stemming from recommendations by Radcliff in 1914. He pointed out at that time that savings of from 8 to 80 per cent could be realized by purchasing supplies through a central agency.
He was an outspoken opponent of the scattering of state offices throughout California. He said in his 1918 biennial report, "This is in no sense a local matter, but instead is one that concerns the whole state to the end that an economical, efficient and satisfactory rendition of the functions of government may be given to the citizens of California."
Radcliff and Mrs. Radcliff made a world tour in 1928 and following his retirement in 1938 they made a three weeks trip to Mexico.
[George marries first, Florence Huss of Grass Valley. They move together to Watsonville. Florence passes away in Sacramento in 1913.
George marries second, Harriet]
George Radcliff, Veteran Political Figure, Is Dead
George G. Radcliff, 80, veteran California Republican political figure and newspaperman, died last night in his home at 733 Thirty Fourth Street.
His career of public service included being city clerk and postmaster in Watsonville, a member of the state assembly, superintendent of Capitol buildings and grounds, chairman of the state board of control, and district sales tax administrator of the state board of equalization.
Born in Grass Valley
Radcliff was born in Grass Valley, Nevada County, February 6, 1868. As a young man he went to Watsonville as an apprentice printer on the Pajaronian. He later became editor and part owner of the publication.
He became city clerk of Watsonville in 1888 and represented Santa Clara County in the assembly from 1899 until 1901. He was postmaster in Watsonville from 1902 to 1907.
He was a member of the committee which in 1910 persuaded Hiram W. Johnson to run for governor. Johnson in 1911 appointed Radcliff superintendent of the Capitol buildings and grounds, a post he held until 1919 when he resigned to become part owner of the News Publishing Company of Sacramento.
On State Control Board
Governor Friend W. Richardson appointed Radcliff chairman of the state board of control in 1923, a post equivalent to the present position of state finance director. He served in that position until 1927.
In 1930 he became vice president of the American River Hydro-Electric Company and general manager of its Sacramento interests. The company's purpose was to negotiate a contract with the state for construction of a flood control and hydro-electric dam on the American River at Folsom.
He became district sales tax administrator of the state board of equalization in 1933 and held that position until his retirement in 1938.
Active in NSGW
Radcliff was the oldest active member of the Watsonville Parlor No. 65, Native Sons of the Golden West. He joined the organization in 1886 when he was 18 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Harriet A. Radcliff. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 A.M. in the W. F. Gormley and Sons Chapel. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery.
One of Radcliff's first problems upon becoming superintendent of Capitol buildings and grounds in 1911 was a controversy over moving of the offices of then State Printer W. W. Shannon from the second to the third floor of the Capitol. Shannon opposed the move and the controversy ultimately was carried to Attorney General U. S. Webb for an opinion regarding Radcliff's right to move Shannon's offices. Webb upheld Radcliff.
Central Purchasing
The present method of purchasing state supplies through a central purchasing department is a development stemming from recommendations by Radcliff in 1914. He pointed out at that time that savings of from 8 to 80 per cent could be realized by purchasing supplies through a central agency.
He was an outspoken opponent of the scattering of state offices throughout California. He said in his 1918 biennial report, "This is in no sense a local matter, but instead is one that concerns the whole state to the end that an economical, efficient and satisfactory rendition of the functions of government may be given to the citizens of California."
Radcliff and Mrs. Radcliff made a world tour in 1928 and following his retirement in 1938 they made a three weeks trip to Mexico.
[George marries first, Florence Huss of Grass Valley. They move together to Watsonville. Florence passes away in Sacramento in 1913.
George marries second, Harriet]
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