Congressman John F. Lacey with wife Martha (Newell) and cousin Robert Lacey, circa 1905; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
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Congressman John F. Lacey with wife Martha (Newell) and cousin Robert Lacey, circa 1905; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
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This is a photograph taken of Congressman John F. Lacey at the home of his cousin Robert in Ohio circa 1905. Also in the picture is Congressman Lacey's wife, Martha (Newell). Lacey was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and represented the 6th Iowa District from 1890-1908. Lacey's most important work is known as the Lacey Act, a bill which took ten years to pass that helped wildlife, endangered species, and Native-Americans by preserving the habitats these groups lived in. Lacey may also be remembered for his contributions to his country, by fighting for the Union as a Major in the Civil War, practicing law in Oskaloosa, Iowa, his hometown, and the businesses he owned throughout Oskaloosa in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries (Lacey Hotel, Lacey Block, etc.). Today, Oskaloosa's baseball and softball complex was named after him to honor his contributions to the town of Oskaloosa.
Creator
Mahaska County Historical Society
Source
Historical Archives
Publisher
Mahaska County Historical Society
Date
1905?
2008-08-12
Contributor
John F. Lacey
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www.nelsonpioneer.org
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still image/jpeg
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image
Identifier
Mahaska County Historical Society
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll7,189