- Collection:
- Atlanta History Photograph Collection
- Title:
- Political Cartoon
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Kenan Research Center, Atlanta History Center
- Date of Original:
- 1917
- Subject:
- Cartoon characters
Caricatures and cartoons
Newspapers--Georgia--Atlanta
Newspaper publishing--Georgia
Political campaigns
Elections--Georgia
Political participation--Georgia
Politicians--Georgia
Political science--Georgia
Political science--Georgia--Atlanta - People:
- Dorsey, Hugh Manson, 1871-1948
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- black-and-white prints (photographs)
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- "Who In Th' 'el Said Vote For Dorsey???"
View of a political cartoon with racial stereotypes concerning Hugh Dorsey's campaign for governor.
racism
stereotype
This collection contains original unedited versions of all content. Some material may contain depictions of violence, offensive language, or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. There may be instances of racist language and depictions. These items are presented as part of the historical record for the purpose of education and research. The viewpoints expressed in this collection do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of the Atlanta History Center or any of its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers.
Hugh M. Dorsey (1871-1948) was an attorney, judge and Democratic politician. In 1910, he was appointed solicitor general of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. During his tenure, Dorsey successfully prosecuted Leo Frank in his highly publicized trial for the murder of Mary Phagan. In 1916, Dorsey was elected Governor of Georgia. He was reelected in 1918. After he left the governor’s office, he became a judge on the city court of Atlanta and later served as superior court judge on the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. - Local Identifier:
- VIS 170.2713.001
ahc1702713001 - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- http://album.atlantahistorycenter.com/cdm/ref/collection/athpc/id/2360
- IIIF manifest:
- http://album.atlantahistorycenter.com/iiif/2/athpc:2360/manifest.json
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta History Center
- Rights:
-
