1938 W. Lee O'Daniel Hillbilly Boys Campaign Fort Worth Rare Press Photo

Description: An original 6.5x8.5" vintage press photo from the archives of the Star Tribune Newspaper in Minnpeaolis, Minneapolis. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewW. Lee O'Daniel is standing on a campaign bus which reads "W. Lee O'Daniel for Governorship" along with "Hillbilly Boys" in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by a crowd. He is shown with a group of men holding American flags, possibly in 1938, during his charismatic and entertaining political campaign for Governor of Texas.W. Lee O'Daniel, often known as "Pappy," was a flour salesman who became famous for his radio show and musical performances with the "Light Crust Doughboys" before running for Texas Governor. Despite starting as a publicity stunt, his campaign gained serious traction due to his charm and connections with ordinary Texans. He went on to win the governorship and later served as a U.S. Senator.Text PresentFront Text:"W. LEE O'DANIEL for GOVE...""HILLBILLY BOYS"Back Text:“W. LEE O'DANIEL for GOVE...”“...HILLBILLY BOYS”“Here is a typical scene in the circus-like campaign W. Lee O'Daniel, Fort Worth flour miller, is waging for the governorship of Texas. O'Daniel, who croons and presents hill-billy shows for the voters, entered the race as a joke, but observers believe he may gain one of the two run-off places in the Democratic primary July 23.”Red Stamp Text (partially visible): “AUG 5 1938”Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.

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