Book, Moore Poetry - Mary Oldham Eagle

 
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Book, Moore Poetry - Mary Oldham Eagle
Book, Moore Poetry - Governor James P. Eagle
Book, Moore Poetry - Governor James P. Eagle

Book, Moore Poetry - Mary Oldham Eagle

Object number2015.021.17
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions7 1/2 × 5 3/4 × 1 3/4 in. (19.1 × 14.6 × 4.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA book of Thomas Moore poetry belonging to Mary Oldham Eagle, 16th First Lady of Arkansas. The book features the poetic works of Thomas Moore, an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer. The book was given to Eagle for Christmas, 1892 and is signed "A Friend."

    Mary Kavanaugh Oldham Eagle was born in February 4, 1854. She was married to James Philip Eagle, Arkansas's 16th Governor . Mary Oldham Eagle took a more active role as First Lady with her interest in the sciences, women’s suffrage, and her international concerns. She played a major role in her husband's political campaigns and subsequent gubernatorial parties, even so far as to write her husband's address to the General Assembly due to his poor health at the time. She passed away February 15, 1903 and is buried in Mount Holly Cemetery.


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