Cartoon, Political - Governor Jeff Davis

 
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Jeff Davis handbill
Cartoon, Political - Governor Jeff Davis
Jeff Davis handbill
Jeff Davis handbill

Cartoon, Political - Governor Jeff Davis

Object number1979.090.00
DateSeptember 19, 1903
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions16 x 12 1/2 in. (40.6 x 31.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA cartoon depiction of an attack on a white woman by a black man titled, "The Pomp Brown Case!" The carton goes on to mention the subsequent pardoning of the black man (sentenced to 15 years) by Governor Jeff Davis. Black text printed on yellowed 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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