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This formal portrait shows Albert A. Doerr, 1866-1950, a businessman and politician from Larned, Kansas. His business ventures ranged from newspaper publisher and editor of the Tiller and Toiler to owning and leasing thousands of acres of farm land. Doerr is also the proprietor of a thriving mercantile company. Recognized as a successful business leader, Doerr is also a successful politician. His political career begins in 1912 when he is elected as a Democrat to the Kansas House of Representatives representing District Ninety-one from 1913-1915. Doerr is elected in 1916 to the Kansas Senate serving District Thirty-eight from 1917-1920. With his political experience and name recognition, Doerr wins the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in 1924. He lose in the general election to the Republican Party's nominee De Lanson Alson Newton "D.A.N" Chase of Linn County, Kansas. After the lost Doerr returns to private life never seeking a political office again. He passe away on November 23, 1950 at age of eighty-four.
Creator: Morrison
Date: Between 1920 and 1950
Item Number: 315979
Call Number: B Doerr, Albert A. *4
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 315979
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Politicians
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Publishers
Collections - Photograph
Date - 1920s
Date - 1930s
Government and Politics - State Government - Legislature - House of Representatives
Government and Politics - State Government - Legislature - Senate
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
Places - Cities and towns - Larned
Places - Counties - Pawnee
Type of Material - Photographs
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