S. P. Solomonson Photograph
This collection houses a photograph taken by S. P. Solomonson in Fayetteville, Tennessee on May 1, 1908. The photograph, which depicts a crowd in what may be a campaign rally, documents the Democratic gubernatorial primary between Malcolm Rice Patterson and Edward Ward Carmack. A note on the back refers to Patterson--Carmack
Dates
- 1908 May 1
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses a photograph taken by S. P. Solomonson in Fayetteville, Tennessee on May 1, 1908. The photograph, which depicts a crowd in what may be a campaign rally, documents the Democratic gubernatorial primary between Malcolm Rice Patterson and Edward Ward Carmack.
Biographical/Historical Note
Malcolm Rice Patterson (1861-1935) and Edward Ward Carmack (1858-1908) were candidates for the Democratic nomination for governor of Tennessee in 1908. The campaign revolved around the issue of prohibition, which Carmack supported and Patterson opposed. Patterson narrowly won the primary and easily won the general election. Carmack was killed on November 9, 1908 in a shootout in Nashville with Robin Cooper, a former supporter of his who endorsed his opponent. His death led to an upsurge in support for prohibition, and the state legislature enacted a ban on liquor sales in January 1909.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Collection was purchased by Special Collections on March 29, 2007.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository