Pin, Donkey - Nancy Hall
Object number2023.001.15
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MediumMetal, plastic or glass gemstones
Dimensions1 in x 1 in (2.54 cm x 2.54 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collections
DescriptionGold donkey pin belonging to Nancy Hall. The pin, which shows the profile view of the donkey, features ruby-colored gemstones inlaid in the eyes and ears.Nancy Johnson Hall (1904–1991) was the first woman in Arkansas to be elected to a constitutional office. Upon the death of her husband C.G. "Crip" Hall in 1961, she was appointed to serve the remainder of his term as secretary of state by Governor Orval Faubus. Hall then went on to be elected as Arkansas state treasurer in 1962, running unopposed in the general election as a Democrat. Hall served as treasurer for 18 years.
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