Program, Inaugural - Governor Carl Bailey

 
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Inaugural Banquet program - Gov. Bailey
Program, Inaugural - Governor Carl Bailey
Inaugural Banquet program - Gov. Bailey
Inaugural Banquet program - Gov. Bailey

Program, Inaugural - Governor Carl Bailey

Object number2004.058.01
DateJanuary 11-12, 1937
OriginLittle Rock, Arkansas
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.8 x 31.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionProgram in the shape of the state of Arkansas for the Gov. Bailey's 1937 Inaugural Banquet and Governor's Ball. The program is made of products from Arkansas. The program contains black and white photographs from different scenes and public buildings around the state, as well as black and white images of all elected officials in the state with their names. Cover has gray text on siler background.

    Carl Edward Bailey was born on October 8, 1894 in Bernie, Missouri. Bailey married Margaret Bristol on October 10, 1915; they had six children. In 1922, Bailey was granted permission to practice law, and in 1924 he moved to Little Rock where he opened a private practice. Bailey was named Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in 1926, and in 1930 was elected the Prosecuting Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District. In 1934, Baily won the election for attorney general, and in 1936 he was elected governor. Bailey was reelected in 1938 and in 1940 he ran for an unprecedented third term, however, he lost to Homer Adkins. On October 23, 1948, Bailey died of a heart attack.

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