B+W photo of Frank Hague (right) handing gavel to Frank Hague Eggers, Jersey City, 1947
Entry/Object ID
2007.038.0337
Description
Digital image of black-and-white photo of Frank Hague (right) handing gavel to Frank Hague Eggers, Jersey City, no date (June 17, 1947.) Original print 8" x 10" wide. Reverse has notations from Jersey Observer newspaper. Photographer was Scully.
Event was the ceremonial turnover of the Mayor's office from Frank Hague, who was retiring, to his nephew, Frank Hague Eggers. Eggers was to remain in office only 2 years, when he was defeated by John V. Kenny.
From the memorabilia of the Yaccarino family.
Acquisition
Accession
2007.038
Source or Donor
Yaccarino, Mike
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Mike Yaccarino.
Made/Created
Artist
Scully
Date made
1947
Place
Location
Jersey City
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Digital copy
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2007-06-21
