Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Democratic Party Political Meeting |
Accession Number |
2000.007.026 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of a Democratic political event in 1946 held in what is believed to be the basement of St. Gerald. State Senator Richard J. Daley seated on the far left in background) unsuccessfully challenged Republican candidate Elmer Walsh in an election for Cook County Sheriff. Daley’s loss was his only electoral defeat in his long political career. Seated third from left but only partially visible, is Albert H. Brandt. Albert H. Brandt served as Village President (Mayor) from 1935 to 1944 and was active in the Democratic Party. The rest of the men in the picture are unidentified. A large campaign sign can be seen hanging overhead and other people are seated at tables in the foreground. In the background, a St. Gerald Church sign is seen turned toward the wall. |
Date |
Circa 1946 |
Print size |
4" x 5" |
Classification |
People Interiors Political Activities Political Campaigns Churches & Temples Religion Religious Organizations Government & Politics Elections |
Search Terms |
Photos Photographs Pictures Politicians |