John J. Parish Collection

Title

John J. Parish Collection

Subject

Parish, John J., 1895-1971
Politicians
Illinois. General Assembly, Senate
Legislators

Description

John J. Parish served in the Illinois State Senate from 1939-1953 representing the 42nd District which includes Centralia, Marion County, Ill. 

Photographs in this collection include images of Parish speaking on the Senate floor, attending legislative events, and posing with fellow Illinois legislators.

Collection Items

John J. Parish
State Senator John J. Parish of Centralia poses for a portrait.

John J. Parish, Adlai E. Stevenson, and Others
Several politicians gather, including State Senator John Parish (standing, right) and Adlai E. Stevenson (seated, far left). The photograph is signed: "With all good wishes, Adlai E. Stevenson, Governor"

Illinois Senate
Members of the Illinois Senate meet in the sate capitol. Senator John J. Parish waves his hand while seated at the center seat of the back desk.

Illinois Senate
John J. Parish stands and addresses members of the Illinois Senate while they are in session at the Illinois State Capitol.

Christopher C. Wimbish, John J. Parish, and Others
Several politicians gather, including state senators Christopher C. Wimbish (seated) and John J. Parish (2nd from right). The photograph is signed: "To Sen. Parrish - one of the grandest fellows in the world - Chris Wimbish."

John J. Parish, Adlai E. Stevenson, and Others
Several politicians stand around Governor Adlai E. Stevenson (seated, right) while he signs a document, including State Senator John J. Parish (standing, far left).

John J. Parish, Adlai E. Stevenson, and Others
A small group of politicians appear, including Governor Adlai E. Stevenson (2nd from left) and State Senator John J. Parish (far right). The photograph is signed: "With all good wishes, Adlai E. Stevenson, Governor."

Desk of William J. Lynch
State Senator John J. Parish and others stand beside the desk of State Senator William J. Lynch which is covered in papers and a sign reading "Please Don't Disturb; Wm. J. Lynch; Senator 9th District."On verso:"To John Parish (the rogue), While our…

Banquet
Members of the Illinois Senate attend a banquet. John J. Parish is seated along the back row, fourth from left.
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