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Thomas P. Hannegan Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1135

Scope and Contents

The Thomas P. Hannegan Photograph Collection contains two photographs and two composite "class portraits" documenting Hannegan's service in the Missouri House of Representatives. In 2016, Hannegan became the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected as a Republican to the Missouri state legislature. Two photographs show Hannegan in his role as a state legislator, speaking at a microphone during public sessions. Two photographs are composite "class portraits" showing state representatives serving in Missouri House during the 99th General Assembly (2017-2018) and 100th General Assembly (2019-2020).

Dates

  • ca. 2017-2021

Conditions Governing Access

No viewing restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. The user assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas P. Hannegan (May 16, 1970-October 20, 2021) was a businessman, realtor, publisher, and politician from St. Charles, Missouri. He worked for the family-owned Hannegan Real Estate and Construction Company, and he launched and ran StreetScape, a "community interest" magazine focused on St. Charles and nearby areas. Hannegan first began to acknowledge his sexual orientation publicly in about 2013, when he began dating his partner, Scott Mell.

In 2016, Hannegan became the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected as a Republican to the Missouri state legislature. (Several openly LGBTQ+ Democrats had been elected earlier. In 2012, a Republican, Zachary Wyatt, came out as gay after being elected to office.) Hannegan was reelected twice. While a Republican of a generally conservative outlook (e.g., being opposed to abortion rights), he was a strong supporter of anti-discrimination legislation inclusive of gender identity and sexual orientation.

Hannegan died suddenly of a stroke in October 2021. He was survived by his partner, Scott Mell, the donor.

Extent

0.04 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders))

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

No physical or technical restrictions.

Custodial History

Photographs in this collection belonged to Thomas Hannegan and his partner, Scott Mell.

Donor Information

Collection donated by Thomas Scott Mell in 2022.

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copies and item-level records of select images are posted as they are created and can be accessed through the Online Collections on the Missouri Historical Society website (mohistory.org/collections).

Digitized images are generated from the original item whenever possible and files are adjusted only to ensure an accurate representation. Master files are saved in TIF format and JPEG viewing files are automatically generated from the master files.

Separated Materials

Thomas P. Hannegan's papers are held in the Archives Department. Items from this donation are also held in the Museum Objects and Library Departments.

Formats

Photographs; Digital prints

Processing Information

Processed by Lauren Sallwasser, 2023.

Title
Guide to the Thomas P. Hannegan Photograph Collection.
Status
Completed
Author
EAD by Lauren Sallwasser using ArchivesSpace.
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society, Photographs and Prints Department Repository

Contact:
Library and Research Center
225 South Skinker Boulevard
St. Louis MO 63105