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| Title | Arthur G. Sorlie campaigning for Governor, Dunn County, N.D. |
| Date of Original | 1924 |
| Description | Arthur G. Sorlie gives a campaign speech in Dunn County during his campaign for governor in 1924. He stands on several planks of wood that have been erected into a small stage area. People lean on vehicles parked behind the speaking area. |
| Ordering Information | http://history.nd.gov/archives/whatphotos.html |
| General Subject | Politics & Government
People
Transportation
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| Subject (LCTGM) | Political campaigns
Political elections
Public speaking
Automobiles
Governors
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| Personal Name | Sorlie, Arthur, 1874-1928
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| Organization Name | North Dakota. Governor (1925-1928 : Sorlie)
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| Location | Dunn County (N.D.)
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| Decade | 1920-1929
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| Item Number | 00178-30 |
| Format of Original | Photographic prints
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| Transcription | "Arthur G. Sorlie campaigning for Governor in 1924 at a political rally in Dunn County"--Typed underneath photograph. |
| Notes | Photographer unknown.
Title created by staff. |
| Biography/History | Arthur Sorlie was a conservative businessman who defeated R.A. Nestos in the 1924 race for governor. Sorlie was backed by the Nonpartisan League, but did not have the confidence of all of the League's membership. Sorlie died in office in 1928. |
| Bibliographic Reference | Seiland, Cynthia T. and Chandice Johnson. T.H.H. Thoresen: states attorney, tax commissioner, and lieutenant governor. Bismarck, N.D.: SHSND, 1986. |
| External Resource | http://history.nd.gov/exhibits/governors/governors14.html |
| Repository Institution | State Historical Society of North Dakota
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| Repository Collection | Cynthia Selland Photograph Collection 00178
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| Credit Line | State Historical Society of North Dakota (00178-30) |
| Rights Management | Copyright status unknown. |
| Digital ID | sh0017830 |
