Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2015.024.015 |
Object Name |
Card, Political |
Collection |
Robert Miller Collection |
Title |
Miller campaign card |
Date |
1918 |
Description |
Campaign card for J. Henry Miller's campaign for a second term in the Ohio Senate. Miller ran for the 15th-16th District seat, but was unsuccessful in this campaign. The card features an image of Miller in the left corner and reads: "J. HENRY MILLER / OF NEWARK, OHIO / DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE / FOR / THE STATE SENATE / (SECOND TERM) / 15TH-16TH DISTRICT--LICKING, MUSKINGUM, DELAWARE AND / PERRY COUNTIES" |
Dimensions |
H-2.25 W-4.252 inches |
Material |
Paper/Ink |
Notes |
Jacob Henry Miller was born October 3, 1865 in Licking County, Ohio. Miller was a farmer, teacher, lawyer, minister and member of the Ohio Senate. He received his education at Bethany College, Ohio Northern University, and Pettit College of Law. A democrat, Miller served one term in the Ohio Senate between 1917-1919, and was Senate President Pro Tempore during his term. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta and a supporter of women's suffrage and prohibition. Miller died January 5, 1919 and was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Ohio. |
Provenance |
Robert Miller of Michigan donated this campaign card to the Ohio Statehouse Museum as part of a collection of items related to his grandfather, J. Henry Miller of Newark, Ohio. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board took over the care of the Statehouse and its collections in 1988. |
People |
Miller, J. Henry 1865-1920 |
Search Terms |
Newark, Ohio Ohio Senate Ohio Senate President Pro Tempore |
Subjects |
Campaigns, Political State government |