Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of John E. Martineau, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
From school teacher to U.S. judge
John E. Martineau was born 1873 in Clay County, Missouri. His parents located near Lonoke, Ark. 1875.. Graduated from the University of Arkansas receiving the A.B. Degree 1896 and LL.B. degree 1899.. He was admitted to the bar same year taught school in the Indian Terrritory and was principal of the North Little Rock High School three years.
Represented Pulaski County in the general assembly 1903 to 1905... Elevated to the bench as chancellor in 1907..
John E. Martineau
Elected governor in 1926 and held office until March 1928, when he was appointed judge for eastern Arkansas.. During his administration as governor constitutional amendment was passed prohibiting local acts of the legislature.. Also act to enable school districts to vote 18 mill school tax..
Author of Martineau Road Law.
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 43
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
John E. Martineau, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
