Date Original
1944
Description
This collection contains a campaign postcard by Hattie Caraway seeking reelection in 1944.
Biographical/Historical Note
Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway (1878-1950) was born to William Wyatt and Lucy Burch Wyatt February 1, 1878 near Bakersville, Tennessee. In 1902, she married Thaddeus H. Caraway, whom she met while attending Dickson Normal College in Tennessee. They had three sons: Paul Wyatt, Forrest, and Robert Easley. Hattie stayed home and raised their sons while her husband practiced law. Her husband was elected to the Senate in 1920 , where he served until his death November 6, 1931. Upon his death, Hattie Wyatt Caraway was appointed to the Senate, later winning a special election in 1932, making her the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; Tennessee
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.028.042
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Hattie W. Caraway campaign postcard, SMC.028.042
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Hattie W. Caraway campaign postcard, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
