Ralph W. Thomas

Ralph Wilmer Thomas (June 11, 1862 – March 25, 1920) was an American politician, author, professor and librarian from New York.Thomas was born in Cornwallis, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

He was admitted to the bar in 1885, but continued to teach, and was an examiner for the board of regents of the University of the State of New York.

He was professor of rhetoric and public speaking at Colgate University from 1893 to 1913.

Thomas was elected on April 28, 1910, to the New York State Senate (37th D.) to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jotham P. Allds, and attended the last weeks of the regular session, and the special session, of the 133rd New York State Legislature.

On April 15, 1915, Thomas and Martin Saxe were appointed to the New York State Tax Commission.

Likely taken between 1892 and 1912.
Likely taken at Colgate University, circa 1892-1910.
A Manual of Debate, 1910.