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 Rejecting John W. Bricker's Resignation from PUCO
Governor George White sent this letter when John W. Bricker attempted to resign from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to run for Attorney General, a position he held from 1933 to 1937.
On Loan from Bricker & Eckler LLP
Letter Rejecting John W. Bricker's Resignation from PUCO
Governor George White sent this letter when John W. Bricker attempted to resign from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to run for Attorney General, a position he held from 1933 to 1937.
On Loan from Bricker & Eckler LLP
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John W. Bricker’s Ticket to the Republican National Convention
Attorney General Bricker was a delegate to the 1940 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia during his tenure as governor.
On Loan from Bricker & Eckler LLP
John W. Bricker’s Ticket to the Republican National Convention
Attorney General Bricker was a delegate to the 1940 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia during his tenure as governor.
On Loan from Bricker & Eckler LLP
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John W. Bricker’s Masonic Plaque
Attorney General Bricker was affiliated with the Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, 33rd Degree.
On Loan from Bricker & Eckler LLP
John W. Bricker’s Masonic Plaque
Attorney General Bricker was affiliated with the Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, 33rd Degree.
On Loan from Bricker & Eckler LLP
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“William Howard Taft,” by Attorney General Herbert S. Duffy
Herbert S. Duffy authored this biography of President Taft in 1930 before serving two terms as Attorney General.
On Loan from the State Library of Ohio
“William Howard Taft,” by Attorney General Herbert S. Duffy
Herbert S. Duffy authored this biography of President Taft in 1930 before serving two terms as Attorney General.
On Loan from the State Library of Ohio
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Ohio Youth in Government’s First Program
Attorney General C. William O’Neill was a co-founder of the Ohio Youth in Government program, launched in 1952.
Reproduction from David King of the Youth Leadership Association
Ohio Youth in Government’s First Program
Attorney General C. William O’Neill was a co-founder of the Ohio Youth in Government program, launched in 1952.
Reproduction from David King of the Youth Leadership Association
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Photograph of President Eisenhower and Governor O’Neill
This photograph of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Governor C. William O’Neill was taken about 1957, immediately following O’Neill’s tenure as Attorney General.
Reproduction from the Ohio Historical Society
Photograph of President Eisenhower and Governor O’Neill
This photograph of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Governor C. William O’Neill was taken about 1957, immediately following O’Neill’s tenure as Attorney General.
Reproduction from the Ohio Historical Society
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Photograph of C. William O’Neill, John Glenn, and Youth in Government Officers
This photograph of Attorney General O’Neill (fifth from left) and student officers of the Ohio Youth in Government program was taken at the group’s 1969 banquet. John Glenn (fourth from right) was keynote speaker.
Reproduction from David King of the Youth Leadership Association
Photograph of C. William O’Neill, John Glenn, and Youth in Government Officers
This photograph of Attorney General O’Neill (fifth from left) and student officers of the Ohio Youth in Government program was taken at the group’s 1969 banquet. John Glenn (fourth from right) was keynote speaker.
Reproduction from David King of the Youth Leadership Association
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“I’ve Seen the Elephant,” by William B. Saxbe
In this memoir, Attorney General Saxbe reflects on his life growing up in Ohio and his career in public service.
“I’ve Seen the Elephant,” by William B. Saxbe
In this memoir, Attorney General Saxbe reflects on his life growing up in Ohio and his career in public service.
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“The Wonderful World of Ohio” Commemorative Plate
This commemorative plate highlights Republican statewide officeholders elected in 1966, including Ohio Attorney General William B. Saxbe and Ohio Supreme Court Justice Paul W. Brown, who later became Attorney General.
On Loan from the Saxbe Family
“The Wonderful World of Ohio” Commemorative Plate
This commemorative plate highlights Republican statewide officeholders elected in 1966, including Ohio Attorney General William B. Saxbe and Ohio Supreme Court Justice Paul W. Brown, who later became Attorney General.
On Loan from the Saxbe Family
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Photograph of Attorney General William B. Saxbe in Uniform
Attorney General Saxbe, shown here in his National Guard uniform, was among several veterans who served as Attorney General.
On Loan from the Saxbe Family
Photograph of Attorney General William B. Saxbe in Uniform
Attorney General Saxbe, shown here in his National Guard uniform, was among several veterans who served as Attorney General.
On Loan from the Saxbe Family
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