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William H. Noland
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Studio portrait of "Professor" William H. Noland in costume as leader of the Mock Parade, or "Horribles". He was a barber, musician, chiropodist, and public functionary in Madison, WI. Noland was a part of the 1866 mayoral election in Madison, as he was put forth as the Democratic party candidate against his will. He endorsed the Republican incumbent Elisha W. Keyes, but still received 306 votes, making him the first Black man to be nominated for mayor of Madison. Noland was also the first Black man to be appointed to a state office as in 1857, Governor Coles Bashford appointed Noland as a notary public, though Secretary of State David W. Jones refused to file the bond due to Jones' bigotry toward African Americans.
July 4, 1876
Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906
Publication Information
| Creator | Curtiss, E. R. (Edwin Rodney), 1836-1906 |
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| Date Created | July 4, 1876 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | NF Noland, W.H. |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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