Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Poster, Political |
Catalog Number |
1997.56.152 |
Date |
1932 |
Material(s) |
Paper |
Dimensions |
H-14.125 W-11.125 inches |
Description |
This political poster is printed on a small piece of tan cardboard. Across the top in capital black letters is printed "FOR CONGRESS / JOHN YOUNG BROWN." Under this text is a black and white oval photograph of Brown. Under the image are three lines of text which are separated by thin horizontal lines. The text reads "Democratic Primary August 6, 1932 / 'Not More Taxes, But More Economy' / Your Help In This Contest Will Be Appreciated." Centered at the bottom of the poster is a union trademark. |
Notes |
John Young Brown, Sr. (also known as John Young Brown) was a teacher, lawyer and politician from Lexington, Kentucky. He was a member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives for many terms, serving from1930 to 1933, 1946 to 1947, 1954 to 1955, 1962 to 1963, and 1966 to 67. He represented the 76th District, the 75th District, the 49th District, and the 56th District in his time in the Kentucky Congress. He was also a candidate in the Democratic primary for Governor of Kentucky in1939. This object was donated on December 5, 1997 by Drexell R. Davis. Davis, a self-described "Yellow Dog" Democrat, held several elected positions in the Kentucky state government. His thirty-three years of public service prompted his interest in collecting political memorabilia. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
People |
Brown, John Y., Sr. (John Young), 1900-1985 |
Subjects |
Campaign posters Campaigns, Political Candidates, Political Congresses Election posters Elections Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political posters Political representation Politicians Politics & government Posters State government Taxes |
Search Terms |
Democratic Party Democrats Kentucky Congress Lexington (Ky.) Politics Politics, Kentucky Poster |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |