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Historical Preservation
Over the last 167 years, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a key role in both state and national issues. Preserving and celebrating that history is important. Our office has embarked on an endeavor to collect artifacts from former Attorneys General to help tell the story of the office and those who have held the position of Attorney General. Images of the artifacts that have been collected follow below.
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Letter to Attorney General John G. Price
John Addison Porter, Secretary to President William McKinley, sent this letter in 1897 to thank Attorney General John G. Price for a photograph he had shared with the President.
Reproduction from the Stark County Historical Society
Letter to Attorney General John G. Price
John Addison Porter, Secretary to President William McKinley, sent this letter in 1897 to thank Attorney General John G. Price for a photograph he had shared with the President.
Reproduction from the Stark County Historical Society
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Photograph of Preparations for a High Court Argument
Attorney General Gilbert Bettman (far left) and others prepare for an oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1930.
On Loan from the Archives and Rare Books Library, University of Cincinnati
Photograph of Preparations for a High Court Argument
Attorney General Gilbert Bettman (far left) and others prepare for an oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1930.
On Loan from the Archives and Rare Books Library, University of Cincinnati
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Photograph of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman
This photograph of Attorney General Bettman was taken in his office in 1929.
On Loan from the Honorable Marianna Bettman
Photograph of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman
This photograph of Attorney General Bettman was taken in his office in 1929.
On Loan from the Honorable Marianna Bettman
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Political Cartoon Giving Kudos for the AG’s Office
A proposal to build a new state office building along the Scioto River became mired in litigation. This political cartoon, ca. 1931, recognizes the work of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman and his staff to resolve the matter.
On Loan from the Honorable Marianna Bettman
Political Cartoon Giving Kudos for the AG’s Office
A proposal to build a new state office building along the Scioto River became mired in litigation. This political cartoon, ca. 1931, recognizes the work of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman and his staff to resolve the matter.
On Loan from the Honorable Marianna Bettman
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"Vote Fraud Trials Must Go On," Newspaper Clipping
This 1929 newspaper article encourages Attorney General Gilbert Bettman to continue to prosecute individuals accused of voter fraud.
On Loan from the Archives and Rare Books Library, University of Cincinnati
"Vote Fraud Trials Must Go On," Newspaper Clipping
This 1929 newspaper article encourages Attorney General Gilbert Bettman to continue to prosecute individuals accused of voter fraud.
On Loan from the Archives and Rare Books Library, University of Cincinnati
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Letter to Attorney General Gilbert Bettman
Attorney General Gilbert Bettman received this letter in 1931 urging him to seek parole for two men convicted in an election fraud case.
On Loan from the Archives and Rare Books Library, University of Cincinnati
Letter to Attorney General Gilbert Bettman
Attorney General Gilbert Bettman received this letter in 1931 urging him to seek parole for two men convicted in an election fraud case.
On Loan from the Archives and Rare Books Library, University of Cincinnati
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Photograph of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman and Outstanding ‘Doughboy’ Samuel Woodfill
Major Samuel Woodfill (left) presents the first copy of his biography to Attorney General Bettman in 1929. Major Woodfill was considered World War I’s outstanding “doughboy,” an informal term for members of the U.S. Army or Marine Corps.
On Loan from the Honorable Marianna Bettman
Photograph of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman and Outstanding ‘Doughboy’ Samuel Woodfill
Major Samuel Woodfill (left) presents the first copy of his biography to Attorney General Bettman in 1929. Major Woodfill was considered World War I’s outstanding “doughboy,” an informal term for members of the U.S. Army or Marine Corps.
On Loan from the Honorable Marianna Bettman
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Photograph of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman and State Treasurer Harry S. Day
Attorney General Gilbert Bettman (left) presents State Treasurer Harry S. Day with a check for several million dollars, which the Attorney General’s Office won in a case involving East Ohio Gas in 1931.
On Loan from the Honorable Marianna Bettman
Photograph of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman and State Treasurer Harry S. Day
Attorney General Gilbert Bettman (left) presents State Treasurer Harry S. Day with a check for several million dollars, which the Attorney General’s Office won in a case involving East Ohio Gas in 1931.
On Loan from the Honorable Marianna Bettman
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Portrait of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman
This is a portrait of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman from 1932.
On Loan from the Honorable Marianna Bettman
Portrait of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman
This is a portrait of Attorney General Gilbert Bettman from 1932.
On Loan from the Honorable Marianna Bettman
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Wood Gavel of Attorney General John W. Bricker
This wood gavel was among Attorney General Bricker’s personal belongings.
On Loan from Bricker & Eckler LLP
Wood Gavel of Attorney General John W. Bricker
This wood gavel was among Attorney General Bricker’s personal belongings.
On Loan from Bricker & Eckler LLP
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