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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.
You may click on an image to see a larger picture and description of each item.
Cartoon Documenting Close Race
This editorial cartoon appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal following 1990’s close race for attorney general, a contest that necessitated the only statewide recount in Ohio history. Lee Fisher won the election.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
Cartoon Documenting Close Race
This editorial cartoon appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal following 1990’s close race for attorney general, a contest that necessitated the only statewide recount in Ohio history. Lee Fisher won the election.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
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Attorney General Lee Fisher's Operation Crackdown Jacket
The award-winning Operation Crackdown program was created by Attorney General Lee Fisher and closed down hundreds of drug houses throughout Ohio.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
Attorney General Lee Fisher's Operation Crackdown Jacket
The award-winning Operation Crackdown program was created by Attorney General Lee Fisher and closed down hundreds of drug houses throughout Ohio.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
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Attorney General Lee Fisher's DARE Jacket
Attorney General Fisher was named an Honorary DARE officer for his leadership with the DARE drug education program.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
Attorney General Lee Fisher's DARE Jacket
Attorney General Fisher was named an Honorary DARE officer for his leadership with the DARE drug education program.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
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Photograph of Attorney General Lee Fisher's Swearing-in Ceremony
This is a photograph of Attorney General Lee Fisher, his wife, Peggy Zone Fisher, and their children at Attorney General Fisher's 1991 swearing-in ceremony. Their son, Jason, is speaking.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
Photograph of Attorney General Lee Fisher's Swearing-in Ceremony
This is a photograph of Attorney General Lee Fisher, his wife, Peggy Zone Fisher, and their children at Attorney General Fisher's 1991 swearing-in ceremony. Their son, Jason, is speaking.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
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Pen Case Awarded to Attorney General Lee Fisher by the National Association of Attorneys General
This award was given to Attorney General Lee Fisher for his leadership on children and antitrust issues.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
Pen Case Awarded to Attorney General Lee Fisher by the National Association of Attorneys General
This award was given to Attorney General Lee Fisher for his leadership on children and antitrust issues.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
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Attorney General Lee Fisher's Women's Walk for Wellness T-Shirt
Attorney General Lee Fisher supported many women's causes and encouraged his staff to do the same.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
Attorney General Lee Fisher's Women's Walk for Wellness T-Shirt
Attorney General Lee Fisher supported many women's causes and encouraged his staff to do the same.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
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Program for Attorney General Lee Fisher's 1991 Swearing-in Ceremony
Lee Fisher was sworn in as Ohio's 44th Attorney General on January 14, 1991.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
Program for Attorney General Lee Fisher's 1991 Swearing-in Ceremony
Lee Fisher was sworn in as Ohio's 44th Attorney General on January 14, 1991.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
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Attorney General Lee Fisher's Innovations Award from the Council of State Governments
The Ohio Attorney General's Office was recognized for innovation in state government in 1994 by the Council of State Governments for Attorney General Lee Fisher's Operation Crackdown program.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
Attorney General Lee Fisher's Innovations Award from the Council of State Governments
The Ohio Attorney General's Office was recognized for innovation in state government in 1994 by the Council of State Governments for Attorney General Lee Fisher's Operation Crackdown program.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
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Photograph of the First Ohio Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Conference
In this photograph, U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno is speaking at the first Ohio Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Conference, which was created by Attorney General Lee Fisher.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
Photograph of the First Ohio Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Conference
In this photograph, U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno is speaking at the first Ohio Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Conference, which was created by Attorney General Lee Fisher.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
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Photograph of Attorney General Lee Fisher and His Staff
This photograph shows Attorney General Lee Fisher (center) surrounded by his senior staff.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
Photograph of Attorney General Lee Fisher and His Staff
This photograph shows Attorney General Lee Fisher (center) surrounded by his senior staff.
On Loan from Attorney General Lee Fisher
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