[Acting governor Aikin in office]

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Acting governor A. M. Aikin Jr. sitting and speaking at a desk in the Texas governor's office, surrounded by what appear to be reporters. An aide sits to his left smoking a cigar, while most of the rest are writing on notepads.

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Douglass, Neal January 17, 1943.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2007 and was provided by the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 59 times. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Acting governor A. M. Aikin Jr. sitting and speaking at a desk in the Texas governor's office, surrounded by what appear to be reporters. An aide sits to his left smoking a cigar, while most of the rest are writing on notepads.

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1 photograph : negative, b&w ; 4 x 5 in.

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State Senator Aikin, as president pro tempore, served as acting governor for two weeks in January 1943, during an absence by Coke Stevenson and his lieutenant governor. During this time he declared martial law in Beaumont to suppress a race riot.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2007

The 2007 edition of Rescuing Texas History brings together photographs, postcards, letters, and more to give a glimpse into the rich history of the state.

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Neal Douglass Photography Collection

Photojournalist Neal Douglass worked for Austin American-Statesman and had his own studio. These photos represent specific events, cultural aspects of life, former buildings and customs in Austin during the 20th century.

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  • January 17, 1943

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  • Feb. 17, 2008, 7:43 p.m.

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  • Aug. 27, 2021, 3:46 p.m.

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Douglass, Neal. [Acting governor Aikin in office], photograph, January 17, 1943; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34284/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

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