1964: Louie W. James and G. H. "Monk" Wright
This image is a photograph used in the book Auburn, a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village by Mickey Logue and Jack Simms, 3rd edition, 2013, depicting the history of the city and the university. From page 239: Businessmen Louie W. James (left) and G. H. "Monk" Wright ran against eac...
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Auburn The Loveliest Village Collection |
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Auburn photographs |
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Auburn photographs 1964: Louie W. James and G. H. "Monk" Wright |
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Auburn photographs Auburn (Ala.); Auburn University; Mayors -- Alabama; Government & Politics -- Elections; Government & Politics -- Executive Branch; Government & Politics -- Political Figures; History -- 1946-1987: Post-World War II and the Era of Civil Rights; |
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This image is a photograph used in the book Auburn, a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village by Mickey Logue and Jack Simms, 3rd edition, 2013, depicting the history of the city and the university. From page 239: Businessmen Louie W. James (left) and G. H. "Monk" Wright ran against each other for mayor three times, with Wright winning twice and James once. They are shown in 1964 when Wright unseated uncumbent James. Despite their strong political rivalry, James said later that there was no personal antagonism between them. In fact, James credited Wright with introducing him to his pretty, talented wife-to-be. all told, Wright served nineteen years as mayor beginning his first term in 1944. Besides his elected term, James served sixteen months as Governor James E. Folsom's appointee when Auburn changed from commission to council government in 1955. Photo source: Auburn University Archives. |
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1964: Louie W. James and G. H. "Monk" WrightThis image is a photograph used in the book Auburn, a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village by Mickey Logue and Jack Simms, 3rd edition, 2013, depicting the history of the city and the university. From page 239: Businessmen Louie W. James (left) and G. H. "Monk" Wright ran against each other for mayor three times, with Wright winning twice and James once. They are shown in 1964 when Wright unseated uncumbent James. Despite their strong political rivalry, James said later that there was no personal antagonism between them. In fact, James credited Wright with introducing him to his pretty, talented wife-to-be. all told, Wright served nineteen years as mayor beginning his first term in 1944. Besides his elected term, James served sixteen months as Governor James E. Folsom's appointee when Auburn changed from commission to council government in 1955. Photo source: Auburn University Archives.1964Auburn – Lee County – AlabamaAuburn (Ala.); Auburn University; Mayors -- Alabama;Government & Politics -- Elections; Government & Politics -- Executive Branch; Government & Politics -- Political Figures; History -- 1946-1987: Post-World War II and the Era of Civil Rights;black and white photograph, 1122 x 1213 pixelsImageJPEG215A.tifLogue, Mickey and Simms, Jack. Auburn, A Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village. 3rd edition. 2013.Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.Auburn University LibrariesengThis image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at achives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732.http://cdm17353.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/village/id/290 |
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