Item consists of a photograph: b&w, portrait of Hon. Oran L. McPherson of Little Bow. Photo by McDermid Studios Limited, Edmonton, Alberta.
Administrative History
Oran “Tony” McPherson was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in 1921 as the Member for Little Bow and representative of the United Farmers of Alberta. He was elected Speaker in 1922 and served in that capacity until 1926. He was the first Speaker to have attended university and the first to exercise the casting vote. As of 2006 he was the youngest person, at age 35, to hold the position of Speaker in Alberta. (Quoted and adapted from: http://www.assembly.ab.ca)
Custodial History
United Farmers of Alberta - Office & Fleet Services
Creator
McDermid Studios Limited
Subjects
Members of the Legislative Assembly
Names
McPherson, Oran
Places
Little Bow
Accession Number
UF 2003.0090.0025
Can I use it?
Images are provided for research and reference use only. Written permission to publish, copy or otherwise use these images must be obtained from United Farmers Historical Society.