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For Governor / John E. Miles
For Governor / John E. Miles
For Governor / John E. Miles

For Governor / John E. Miles

Date1939
Mediummetal
Dimensions1/4 × 7/8 in. (0.6 × 2.2 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of David H. Kelsey
Object numberPC2006.13.196
DescriptionThis political campaign pin features a central portrait of a politician with a brown background and beige text surrounding it in a circle. "FOR GOVERNOR" and "JOHN E. MILES" curve around the top and bottom respectively of the circular pin. This campaign pin is for John Esten Miles's (July 28, 1884 – October 7, 1971) successful election to become the twelfth governor of New Mexico between 1939 and 1943. He was later elected Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's first district between 1949 and 1951. This pin represents an important piece of political memorabilia, reflecting aspirations and the broader support for his leadership within New Mexico and beyond.
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