William Jennings "Wee" Coyle (1888-1977) was raised in Seattle, where he attended Seattle High School (later Broadway High School) and the University of Washington. He played football in high school and college, and was known locally for his successes as quarterback of the University of Washington team. Mr. Coyle served in both WWI and WWII, and was the first commander of the American Legion Post No. 1. On the home front, he managed Seattle's Civic Auditorium for 25 years, until his retirement in 1953. He also wrote a sports column for "The Seattle Times" called "40 Years Ago in Sports" from about 1948-1951.
The poster pictured here advertises Mr. Coyle's run for Lieutenant Governor in 1920. He won the election and served under Governor Louis F. Hart, from January 10, 1921, to January 12, 1925.
Printer's mark on recto: Ex-Service Printers, Seattle, Wash. Handwritten in pen on recto: "1920, age 32" Handwritten in pencil on verso: "R[?] Mark A Mathers, Mayor Caldwell, supt Frank B Cooper, endorse Wm J. Wee Coyle for"
ID Number: 1964.3334.16b
Date: 1920
Physical Description: 1 poster : b&w ; 11 x 14 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
Credit: MOHAI, William "Wee" Coyle Scrapbook on the University of Washington, 1964.3334.16b
