Rare c1930 George Wiley P Hunt Original Press Photo - Arizona\'s First Governor For Sale

Rare c1930 George Wiley P Hunt Original Press Photo - Arizona\'s First Governor AZ State

Approximate size: 7 inches x 5 inches

This rare photo depicts George Wiley P. Hunt, who was Arizona\'s first Governor and governed for an impressive 7 terms.

George Wylie Paul Hunt (November 1, 1859 – December 24, 1934) was an American politician and businessman. He was the first governor of Arizona, serving a total of seven terms, along with President of the convention that wrote Arizona\'s constitution. In addition, Hunt served in both houses of the Arizona Territorial Legislature and was posted as U.S. Minister to Siam by Woodrow Wilson.

Calling himself the \"Old Walrus\", Hunt was 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall, close to 300 pounds (140 kg), bald, and had a drooping handlebar moustache. Politically, he took on aspects from the populist, and later progressive, movements who supported reforms such as women\'s suffrage, secret ballots, income tax, free silver coinage, and compulsory education. Hunt was also an opponent of capital punishment and a supporter of organized labor.

Please inspect the pictures, as they give the best representation of condition. May have discoloring, edge or corner wear, marks, creases, fading, smudges, corner or edge bends, tears, or corners missing.

In particular, there is a splotch on the front, bottom left, of the photo.

(D2 inventory number)