Name/Title
Susa (S.) Jackson Pushpin Turkey CallEntry/Object ID
VTC001A0010Description
Turkey callmakers and hunters are forever seeking a better advantage to use in turkey hunting. A significant advance was made on March 27, 1923, by Virginian John E. Jackson (1876-1941) when he patented the first pushpin-style call. He was issued U.S. Patent #1,449,756 for a “sounding device." As revealed in the 2026 book The Origin and Evolution of Turkey Calls by Rogers, Ellis, McDonald & Powell, Jackson and his wife, Sue (or Susa) of Carson, VA, were listed as “Negro race." The ability to use one hand for operation was a significant advance for friction calls. We have an example of a call that appears to be stamped “S. Jackson.” It is presumed that Susa Jackson made these calls. Its red ink stamp reads “S. Jackson Turkey Call Patent No. 1449756.” These calls are made in a similar (smaller) size and shape to those stamped by J.E. Jackson. They are more reminiscent of the later Chalkley pushpins; e.g., Chalkley would purchase rights to the Jackson patent and continue making the calls. In any case, a female turkey callmaker in the early 1900s is a great piece of history to recognize and celebrate.Collection
Rick Powell CollectionCataloged By
Brent RogersCondition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
Feb 1, 2026Created By
Brent@awthf.orgCreate Date
February 1, 2026Updated By
Brent@awthf.orgUpdate Date
February 1, 2026