- Collection:
- Atlanta History Photograph Collection
- Title:
- Alexander Hamilton Stephens
- Creator:
- Hooker & Humphries
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Kenan Research Center
- Date of Original:
- 1883
- Subject:
- Funeral processions--Georgia--Atlanta
Politicians--Georgia--Atlanta
Politics and government--Georgia--Atlanta
Governors--Georgia - People:
- Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- View of Alexander H. Stephens' body lying in the Georgia State Capitol rotunda in Atlanta, Georgia.
Alexander H. Stephens (1812-1883) was a life-long politician from Georgia. He was elected to the Georgia State Legislature as a Whig in 1836 and served in that capacity for seven years. He then represented Georgia in the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1859. After the Southern states seceded from the Union, Stephens was elected Vice President of the newly formed Confederate government. He was elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives again in 1877. In 1882, Stephens became the governor of Georgia, but died in office the following year. - Local Identifier:
- VIS 170.2222.001
ahc1702222001 - Metadata URL:
- http://album.atlantahistorycenter.com/cdm/ref/collection/athpc/id/2629
- Additional Rights Information:
- This material is protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U.S Code) Permission for use must be cleared through The Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.
- Extent:
- 8 1/2 x 11 in.
- Original Collection:
- Atlanta History Photograph Collection
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta History Center
- Rights:
-
