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Identifier
10024830
Description
State senator Barbara Jordan of Houston became the first Black woman in the nation's history to serve as governor of a state on June 10, 1972. Jordan was sworn in as Texas governor-for-a-day on June 10, 1972. Jordan is pictured addressing a large audience in the State Capitol building in Austin, Texas, after ceremonies.
Archival Date
1972-06-10
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-6259 [Frame 2A]
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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