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B+W photo of Frank Hague (right) handing gavel to Frank Hague Eggers, Jersey City, 1947
Photograph
Digital image of black-and-white photo of Frank Hague (right) handing gavel to Frank Hague Eggers, Jersey City, no date (June 17, 1947.) Original print 8" x 10" wide. Reverse has notations from Jersey Observer newspaper. Photographer was Scully.
Event was the ceremonial turnover of the Mayor's office from Frank Hague, who was retiring, to his nephew, Frank Hague Eggers. Eggers was to remain in office only 2 years, when he was defeated by John V. Kenny.
From the memorabilia of the Yaccarino family.
2007.038.0337
2007.038
Yaccarino, Mike
Gift
Gift of Mike Yaccarino.
Scully
1947
Jersey City
Original or Copy: Digital copy Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2007-06-21