^#1962 ^Lot 2023 William H. Pope

Texas senator, lawyer, and soldier (1847-1913) who was influential in writing and passing Texas Jim Crow laws. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Pope, by H. R. Marks of Austin, Texas, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Sincerely, yours, W. H. Pope,” with “Senator,” added in another hand in the lower left corner. Some scattered light surface marks and spotting to background, as well as some light toning and foxing to borders, otherwise fine condition.