James R. Dunn, President of the League of American Wheelmen, 1890
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James R. Dunn of Massillon, Ohio, was president of the League of American Wheelmen (LAW) from 1889 to 1892. LAW promoted the benefits of cycling and advocated for the creation of better roads. Dunn remained active in League affairs after his presidency.
James R. Dunn of Massillon, Ohio, was president of the League of American Wheelmen (LAW) from 1889 to 1892. LAW promoted the benefits of cycling and advocated for the creation of better roads. Dunn remained active in League affairs after his presidency.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1890
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.18.42.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Toning (Photography)
Color
Brown
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 5.25 in
Inscriptions
Autograph: "Yours, cordially, James R. Dunn" Typewritten on label on front: JAS. R. DUNN. NEW YORK / PREST. LAW, 1890 Printed on back: MEDAL AWARDED / WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO 1893 / MIDWINTER FAIR SAN FRANCISCO 1894 / SPECIAL GOLD MEDAL / PHOTOGRAPHER'S ASSOCIATION ST. LOUIS 1894 / TWO FIRST PRIZE GOLD MEDALS. / PHOTOGRAPHER'S ASSOCIATION DETROIT, MICH. 1895 / W.J. Root, / Kimball Hall, / 243 Wabash Ave, Chicago, Ill. / Negative Retained / For Future Order
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