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| Title | George and Jane Sinner portrait |
| Date of Original | between 1985 and 1993 |
| Description | George and Jane Sinner pose for a formal portrait, likely in the Governors Residence in Bismarck. the Sinners stand behind a wing chair in front of a large stone fireplace. |
| Ordering Information | http://history.nd.gov/archives/whatphotos.html |
| General Subject | Politics & Government
People
Portraits
Women
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| Subject (LCTGM) | Governors
Spouses
Chairs
Fireplaces
Candles
Portrait photographs
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| Personal Name | Sinner, George A.
Sinner, Elizabeth, 1931-
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| Organization Name | North Dakota. Governor (1985-1993 : Sinner)
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| Location | Bismarck (N.D.)
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| Decade | 1980-1989
1990-1999
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| Item Number | 31843-7-10-11 |
| Format of Original | Photographic prints
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| Notes | Photographer unknown.
Title created by staff. |
| Biography/History | George Sinner was born in Fargo and raised in Casselton, N.D. He served in the Air Force, farmed, and was involved in many professional, educational, and civic groups and boards before being elected to the Governor's office. He was a member of the 1972 Constitutional Convention and member of the state house and senate before becoming Governor in 1985.
Elizabeth "Jane" Sinner was born in Kentucky and met George Sinner while they were both students at Webster University in St. Louis. She married George Sinner in 1951 and relocated to Casselton, N.D. |
| External Resource | http://www.history.nd.gov/exhibits/governors/governors29.html |
| Repository Institution | State Historical Society of North Dakota
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| Repository Collection | Dept. of Transportation Information and Administrative Services Division Official Photographs of Governors Collection Series 31843
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| Credit Line | State Historical Society of North Dakota (31843-7-10-11) |
| Rights Management | Copyright status unknown. |
| Digital ID | sh3184371011 |
