Booklet, Speech - Governor Jeff Davis Nomination & Acceptance

 
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Booklet, Speech - Governor Jeff Davis Nomination & Acceptance
Speech, Campaign - Jeff Davis
Speech, Campaign - Jeff Davis

Booklet, Speech - Governor Jeff Davis Nomination & Acceptance

Object number1979.072.00
Date1905
Associated LocationHot Springs, Arkansas
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions7 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (18.4 x 14 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionBooklet, "Nominating Speech" by Col. Marcellus L. Davis of Dardanelle in placing the name of Governor Jeff Davis before the Hot Springs Convention, and the acceptance speech of Jeff Davis for the democratic nomination for the 3rd time. Black text printed on yellowed, the is brittle paper.

    Jefferson "Jeff" Davis was born in Rocky Comfort, Arkansas on May 6, 1862. Davis served as the twentieth Governor of Arkansas from 1901 to 1907. Although his administration was said to have "produced more politics than government," Davis succeeded in building a new state house and reforming the penal system. Davis passed away on January 3, 1913 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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