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John A Lee in 1938

John A Lee in 1938

Labour’s John A. Lee, seen here at the microphone during the 1938 campaign, was among the first politicians to exploit the huge potential of radio broadcasting as an electioneering medium.

Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand
Reference: F-49223-1/2
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the Library through its 'Timeframes' website, http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page: 'John A Lee in 1938', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/john-lee-1938, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 27-Jun-2008

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