Champ Clark Collection

Speaker Clark, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Speaker Clark, 1911. Shows Speaker of the House Jame Beauchamp "Champ"Clark standing at the rostrum in the House of Representatives chamber, United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Champ Clark, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Champ Clark, 1912. Politician James Beauchamp Clark, "Champ Clark," (1850-1921), speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919.

Speaker Clark and Vice Pres't. Marshall, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Speaker Clark and Vice Pres't. Marshall, 1913. Shows James Beauchamp Clark, "Champ Clark," (1850-1921), Speaker of the House (on the right), and Vice President Thomas R

Champ Clark at Sea Gert [i.e., Girt], between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Champ Clark at Sea Gert [i.e., Girt], between c1910 and c1915. Shows (right) James Beauchamp Clark (1850-1921), speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1911-1919, at Sea Girt, New Jersey.

Thomas Riley Marshall, John Austin Moon, Champ Clark Buying War Savings And Thrift Stamps, 1918
War Savings Stamps - Thomas Riley Marshall, John Austin Moon, Champ Clark Buying War Savings And Thrift Stamps, 1918. Marshall, Governor of Indiana, 1909 -1913; Vice President of The United States

Clark, Champ, portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Clark, Champ, portrait photograph, 1912 Apr. 1

Opening of The 64th Cong. 1915, Cong. Mann Introducing Speaker Clark, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Opening of The 64th Congress 1915, Congressman Mann Introducing Speaker Clark, 1915. James Robert Mann (standing in front of flag, to the right) introduces Speaker of the House James Beauchamp Clark

Speaker Clark's bust, c1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Speaker Clark's bust, c1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Speaker Clark's bust, c1918. Sculpture of American politician and attorney James Beauchamp Clark by Moses A. Wainer Dykaar

Bobroff voting machine being considered for use in house, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Bobroff voting machine being considered for use in house, between 1910 and 1917. Standing right to left: Representatives Jacoway; Caraway; and Britten'. Sign reads: Bill no

Group At US Capitol, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Group At US Capitol, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Group At US Capitol, 1916. US politicians and notable women, Washington DC. Front: Woman; (Arthur Granville) Dewalt of Pennsylvania; Woman; Champ Clark; Mrs

Democratic National Convention - At Left, Bennett Clark, Son of Champ Clark, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Democratic National Convention - At Left, Bennett Clark, Son of Champ Clark, 1912

Bobroff Voting Machine - Being Considered For Use In House, Standing Right To Left: Reps... 1917
Bobroff Voting Machine - Being Considered For Use In House, 1917. Standing right to left: Representatives Jacoway; Caraway; and Britten. Sign reads: Bill no

Bible Society Open Air Meeting, East Front of The Capitol - Champ Clark Speaking, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Bible Society Open Air Meeting, East Front of The Capitol - Champ Clark Speaking, 1917. James Beauchamp Clark, Washington DC

Dolly Madison Breakfast - Mrs. Pickford, Mrs. Champ Clark, Mrs. C.H. Mcdonnell, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Dolly Madison Breakfast - Mrs. Pickford, Mrs. Champ Clark, Mrs. C.H. McDonnell, 1912. Society occasion, USA. Genevieve Davis Bennett (centre)

Genevieve Clark with Champ Clark And Mrs. Clark, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Genevieve Clark with Champ Clark And Mrs. Clark, 1911. [US politician James Beauchamp Clark, wife Genevieve Bennett Clark, and daughter Genevieve, a suffragist who married James Thomson in 1915]

Dolly Madison Breakfast - Mrs. C.H. Mcdonnell and Mrs. Champ Clark, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Dolly Madison Breakfast - Mrs. C.H. Mcdonnell and Mrs. Champ Clark, 1912. Society occasion, USA. Genevieve Davis Bennett (right), was married to politician and attorney James Beauchamp Clark

Champ Clark, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Champ Clark, between 1910 and 1920
Champ Clark, between 1910 and 1920. American politician and attorney James Beauchamp Clark, Speaker of the House of Representatives, speaking on a candlestick telephone

Champ Clark, Rep. from Missouri, with Helen Cox, Left, and Daughter Genvieve [sic], 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Champ Clark, Rep. from Missouri, with Helen Cox, Left, and Daughter Genvieve [sic], 1912. [US politician and Speaker of the House Champ Clark, Representative 1893-1895, and 1897-1921

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Champ Clark was a prominent American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919. Born in Kentucky in 1850, he went on to have a successful career in law before entering politics. Known for his eloquence and leadership skills, Clark was a key figure in shaping legislation during his time in office. As Speaker of the House, Champ Clark played a crucial role in passing important bills such as the Federal Reserve Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act. He was also known for his progressive views on issues such as labor rights and women's suffrage. Despite his many accomplishments, Champ Clark's political career was not without controversy. He faced criticism for some of his decisions while in office, but he remained dedicated to serving the American people until his retirement from politics in 1921. Today, Champ Clark is remembered as a skilled orator and influential leader who left a lasting impact on American politics. His legacy continues to inspire future generations of politicians and leaders striving to make positive change in their communities.