Photograph
David G. James with Suffragists
Former Wisconsin State Senator David G. James, Republican from Richland Center (1908-1912) and the father of suffragist Ada James. The photograph was likely taken June 13, 1919 after James delivered Wisconsin's ratification of the 19th Amendment in Washington, DC. James is surrounded by suffragists at the National Woman's Party headquarters building at 14 Jackson Place. The document he is holding is his appointment by Governor Philipp as Special Courier to deliver the ratification. |
Image ID: | 35075 |
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Creation Date: | 06 13 1919 |
Creator Name: | Harris and Ewing |
City: | Washington, D.C. |
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State: | District of Columbia |
Collection Name: | Ada Lois James papers, 1816-1952 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 1253 |
Original Dimensions: | 7 x 5 inches |
The photograph was probably taken in Washington D.C. on June 13th when James took the document to the U.S. Office of the Secretary of State to make Wisconsin the first state to file ratification papers. Wisconsin & Illinois both ratified the amendment within hours of each other on June 10th to make them the first states to do so. |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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