Peter L. Reader (1913 – November 6, 2002) was a delegate of the

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. He was the only delegate to oppose statehood. Reader was born in

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. A former

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who worked in

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and Nome, he worked as an equipment

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for the Army Corps of Engineers during

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. After the war, Reader worked for the

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and the

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. He served as a delegate to the

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in 1955 and 1956. In 1958, Reader formed the Nome Telephone Company along with four other investors. He remained at the company until its sale in 1965. Reader died, aged 89, in

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after a lengthy illness.

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1913 births 2002 deaths Delegates to Alaska's Constitutional Convention People from LaMoure County, North Dakota People from Silverdale, Washington United States Army personnel of World War II {{Alaska-politician-stub