Club / Elfego Baca
Dateca. 1928
Mediummetal
Dimensions1/4 × 5/8 in. (0.6 × 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of David H. Kelsey
Object numberPC2006.13.200
DescriptionThis unusual campaign pin from the Club Elfego Baca features a design crafted entirely from gold-colored metal. The pin has a circular base inscribed with the text “Club Elfego BAca,” encircling a central three-dimensional element designed to resemble a bolt and nut. Elfego Baca (February 10, 1865 – August 27, 1945) was known for his roles as a lawman, lawyer, and politician and first gained fame as a young sheriff in the 1880s for his dramatic defense of Mexican-American settlers in the infamous “Frisco Shootout,” where he reportedly held off a group of armed attackers for over 33 hours. In later years, he unsuccessfully ran for Congress as a Republican in 1912. He continued advocating for the rights of New Mexico’s Hispanic population and working to preserve the region’s rich cultural heritage. This pin represents support for the Elfego Baca Club with the bolt-and-nut design as a symbol for his supporters. 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
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