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This sepia colored photograph shows Nelson Case, (1845-1921). Case a graduate from the University of Michigan settled, in May of 1869, in Oswego, Kansas to practice civil and criminal law. Considered an honest and honorable lawyer among his peers, Case was appointed, in June of 1880, by Governor St. John as a probate judge. He was twice re-elected to the bench but didn't seek a third term. Case soon returned to practicing law and crusading for prohibition. A long time supporter of the temperance movement, he successfully banished saloons from the town of Oswego and rallied for the constitutional amendment of prohibition. Actively involved in the community served as the city attorney of Oswego and the editor of the Oswego Independent newspaper. He was also a member of the Republican Party, and was appointed to the board of regents at the state normal school in Emporia. In his spare time, he authored a number of books including "The History of Labette County" and "The Constitutional History of the United States".
Creator: Romig, Robert W.
Date: Between 1900 and 1909
Item Number: 215604
Call Number: B Case, Nelson *4
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 215604
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Journalists
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Judges
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Lawyers
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Writers
Date - 1900s
Government and Politics - Political Parties - Republican
Government and Politics - Reform and Protest - Prohibition and temperance
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
Places - Cities and towns - Oswego
Places - Counties - Labette
Type of Material - Photographs
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