John Dempsey-Vintage Large Signed Photograph (Gov. of New Mexico)

Description

Vintage 8.5X11 sepia over-sized photo signed in the lower margin, "To Jimmy Wiggins with high regards John J. Dempsey."  A tear to the bottom margin affecting his writing and some waviness.
(1879-1958) John Joseph Dempsey was an American politician and United States Representative from New Mexico who also served as the 13th governor of New Mexico. He was born in White Haven, Pennsylvania, where he attended grade school. Employed as a telegrapher, he held various positions with the Brooklyn Union Elevator Company. He was the vice president of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company until 1919 when he entered the oil business in Oklahoma and became vice president of the Continental Oil and Asphalt Company. He moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1920 and was an independent oil operator and in 1928 became president of the United States Asphalt Company.
Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics if the item sells for and over.