Joseph Lee Phelps

Joseph Lee Phelps (August 12, 1899[1] – March 15, 1983[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Saltcoats from 1938 to 1948 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member.

For the Australian politician, see Joseph Phelps (Australian politician).

Joseph Lee Phelps
MLA for Saltcoats
In office
1938–1948
Preceded byriding reconstituted
Succeeded byAsmundur Loptson
Minister of Natural Resources and Industrial Development
In office
1944–1948
Personal details
BornAugust 12, 1899
Belleville, Ontario
DiedMarch 15, 1983(1983-03-15) (aged 83)
Political partyCo-operative Commonwealth Federation
Professionfarmer

He was born in Belleville, Ontario and came west with his family in 1908, settling on a homestead near Wilkie, Saskatchewan. In 1918, he became a district director for the Saskatchewan Grain Growers' Association. In 1928, he participated in the convention where the United Farmers of Canada was formed. Phelps was a founding member of the Farmer-Labour party. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Natural Resources and Industrial Development. Phelps was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1948. In 1949, he helped rebuild the United Farmers of Canada into the Saskatchewan Farmers Union,[1] serving as its president from 1949 to 1954.[3]

Phelps helped establish the Western Development Museum, as well as museums in Yorkton, Saskatoon and North Battleford.[4]

In 1982, he was named to the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame.[1]

References
  1. "Joseph Lee Phelps". Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  2. "Deaths". Phoenix. Saskatoon. 17 March 1983. p. 28. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  3. Quiring, Brett. "Phelps, Joseph (1899–1983)". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  4. "Belated tribute to Joe Phelps". Leader-Post. Regina. 25 March 1983. p. 6. Retrieved 10 May 2012.


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