Memphis election verses, 1927

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Description

Verses composed in support of Memphis, Tennessee, mayoral candidate Watkins Overton, and his running mate Clifford Davis, in 1927. Backed by "Boss" Edward H. Crump, the Overton-Davis ticket was successful, defeating Rowlett Paine.

Identifier

sc.0133.001_012.001

Date

1927

Keywords

Elections--Tennessee--Memphis.

Recommended Citation

"Memphis election verses, 1927" (2021). Documents. 2.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-comptonkl1/2