FRANK LAWLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 33884
Price: $120.00
FRANK LAWLER
The U.S. Representative from Illinois signs his name in black
ink
Signature: "Frank Lawler/ Chicago Ills." in black ink. 7¼x2¼
clipping. Frank Lawler (1842-1896) was a United States Representative
from Illinois. Born in Rochester, New York, Lawler moved to Chicago with his
parents at the age of 12, where he would hold several different careers; he
worked as a news agent on a railroad as well as a brakeman, he learned trade of
shipbuilders, and became active in the organization of trade and labor
unions, serving as president of the Ship Carpenters and Calkers'
Association. He worked as a letter carrier at the Chicago post office and
engaged in business as a liquor merchant before being elected to Chicago's city
council (1876-1885). In 1885 Lawler was elected as a Democrat to the U.S.
House of Representatives, and would serve for three terms; he was elected a
member of Chicago's board of aldermen in 1896 and would serve until his death
later that year. Irregularly cut. Pencil notes in unknown hand in top margin.
Left edge frayed with small tears. Toned. Small pinpoint stains throughout.
Otherwise, fine condition.
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