Sidney P. Osborn
details
Unknown Unknown 1700-1244-0000.jpg PO-1244 B&W 1700-1244-0000 1700-1244-0000 Print <2x3 Historic Photographs February 14, 1912 – January 6, 1919 Reproduction requires permission. Digital images property of SHM Library & ArchivesDescription
Sidney Preston Osborn (b. 1884 – d. 1948) was born May 17, 1884 in Phoenix, Arizona and died May 25, 1948 in Phoenix. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1903 and attended Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
He entered politics early, serving as a page in the Arizona Territorial Legislature in 1898. From 1903-1905 he was a delegate to the U. S. Congress and in 1910 was a member of the Arizona Constitutional Convention representing Maricopa Country. He served as Arizona’s secretary of state from 1912-1919 and Arizona’s collector of internal revenue from 1933 to 1934.
He was first elected governor November 5, 1940 and won reelection three consecutive times. During his terms, industries migrated into Arizona at a rapid pace resulting from the economic boom of World War II. During his fourth term, he became ill, suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease and died in office. He is buried in Phoenix.
He was married twice: to Marjorie Grant and Gladys Smiley.
This photograph is a business card. On the back of the card is his name, Sidney P. Osborn; underneath that is "Native of Arizona". In the lower left corner is printed, "Democratic Nominee for Secretary of State".
Sources: National Governors Association, www.azarchives.online.org
Purchase
To purchase this image please click on the NOTIFY US button and we will contact you with details
The process for online purchase of usage rights to this digital image is under development. To order this image, CLICK HERE to send an email request for details. Refer to the ‘Usage Terms & Conditions’ page for specific information. A signed “Permission for Use” contract must be completed and returned. Written permission from Sharlot Hall Museum is required to publish, display, or reproduce in any form whatsoever, including all types of electronic media including, but not limited to online sources, websites, Facebook Twitter, or eBooks. Digital files of images, text, sound or audio/visual recordings, or moving images remain the property of Sharlot Hall Museum, and may not be copied, modified, redistributed, resold nor deposited with another institution. Sharlot Hall Museum reserves the right to refuse reproduction of any of its materials, and to impose such conditions as it may deem appropriate. For certain scenarios, the price for personal usage of the digital content is minimal; CLICK HERE to download the specific form for personal usage. For additional information, contact the Museum Library & Archives at 928-445-3122 ext. 14 or email: orderdesk@sharlot.org.