Photograph of Susanna Salter, 1956
Scope and Contents
A photograph of Mrs. Salter seated, holding a book. There is a typed caption in the print.
Caption reads "(Kx1) NORMAN, Okla. April 4--NATION'S FIRST WOMAN MAYOR--Mrs. Susanna Madera Salter, 96, elected as a the nation's first woman mayor at Argonia, Kan., on April 4, 1887, is shown as she appears today in Norman, Okla. Mrs. Salter appears above as she attended a bible reading program at the First Baptist CVhurch here recently. Sixty-nine years ago Mrs. Salter became the first lady mayor of Argonia as a result of a masculine intrigue that misfires (see wire story)(AP Wirephoto)(aeo40600eorr)1956"
On the reverse is an Associated Press Wirephoto stamp, a stamp reading "RSB 92833" with the number marked out and "94815" inked in.
Dates
- Creation: 1956
Creator
- Associated Press (Organization)
Language
These materials are primarily in English, with some other languages represented.
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Extent
1 item : Black and white 8x10 photographic print ; 25.5 x 21 cm
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Tavistock Books, January 2020.
Source
- Tavistock Books (Bookseller, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
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