Thats / What AH / Said / Mead
Date1957
Mediummetal
Dimensions1/4 × 7/8 in. (0.6 × 2.2 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of David H. Kelsey
Object numberPC2006.13.197
DescriptionThis circular political campaign pin from 1957 features a whimsical design in blue and white. The illustration depicts a cowboy playing a guitar while riding a horse, accompanied by musical notes and the phrase, “That’s What Ah Said!” The name “MEAD” arches along the bottom edge in bold capital letters, tying the playful image to the candidate’s campaign. This campaign led to the election of Ed V. Mead (1921 – March 4, 1983) to be the seventeenth Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico under Governor John Burroughs. Originally from Texas, he relocated to Albuquerque in 1948, where he operated a bakery business. After serving until January 1, 1961, Mead was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1962 New Mexico gubernatorial election, losing the Democratic primary to Jack M. Campbell. From 1964 to 1974, he served as a member of the New Mexico Senate. Campaign items such as this pin capture a moment in Albuquerque's history for local politics intersected with New Mexico’s unique cultural heritage. This pin represents an important piece of political memorabilia, reflecting aspirations and the broader support for his leadership within New Mexico and beyond.On View
Not on view
ca. 1958
ca. 1998
