Billy D. Hawley

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20062602

Description

Billy D. Hawley (center) is standing at the counter to pay his poll tax of $1.75. Mr. Hawley is a military veteran. He fought in the Italian campaign and lost a leg after lying wounded for 24 hours on a battlefield. He is dressed in a collared shirt and a pinstripe suit.

Archival Date

1947-01-18

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1918

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Hawley, Billy D.; Voting; voters; Elections; Veterans; Wounded in action; Crowds; Poll taxes