Book, "Carpenter from Conway: George Washington Donaghey as Governor of Arkansas 1909-1913" Calvin B. Ledbetter Jr.
Object number2018.045.01
Date1993
Associated LocationLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions9 1/2 × 6 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (24.1 × 15.9 × 3.2 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Description"Carpenter From Conway: George Washington Donaghey as Governor of Arkansas 1909-1913" was written by Calvin R. Ledbetter, Jr. The book has a brown cover with a picture of George Washington Donaghey and title in white lettering. The synopsis: "George W Donaghey was the first businessman to be governor of the state of Arkansas. Until his inauguration, most governors had been planters or lawyers. Eighty years after his term in office, much of what he accomplished is still very much a part of Arkansas life. The state capitol, initiative and referendum, six of the state's four-year institutions of higher learning, and the heritage of his tax reform and penal reform programs set the agenda for a more foward-looking, progressive state government. A simple listing of the small moments and watersheds in the life of this farm-worker-turned-Texas cowboy- turned-carpenter-turned-contractor is a good invitation to read the full story of his life." (Carpenter from Conway, Book-cover.)Status
On view
15 October 1880
January 11, 1909
January 11, 1909