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John W. Greer was born March 25, 1909 in Ben Hill County, Georgia. He died March 18, 1994. A life-long democrat, Greer attended Emory University, married the former Martha Walker, and fathered six children. Greer's career in state politics began in 1939 when he became Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives. Later that same year, he moved to the Governor's office as Secretary, a position he held until 1940. Greer served a number of years as State Representative (1945-1954 from rural Lanier County, and 1970-1989 from urban Fulton County) and as State Senator. As a legislator, he served on the MARTA overview committee. Two 1940s laws which "unmasked" the Ku Klux Klan and provided for statewide secret ballot elections are among Greer's legislative accomplishments. While a state senator, he served as Secretary of the General Assembly Committee on Schools. More commonly known as the Sibley Committee, this body determinded that resistance to school integration was a lost cause and recommended compliance with federal court orders on the matter.

From the description of [John Greer papers] 1945-1986. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 55055627

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Melvin Ernest Thompson oral history interview, 1971 Aug. 12.

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Thompson, Melvin Ernest, 1903-. Melvin Ernest Thompson oral history interview, 1971 Aug. 12.

Title: Melvin Ernest Thompson oral history interview, 1971 Aug. 12.

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Melvin E. Thompson on August 12, 1971 in which he discusses E.D. Rivers' education; Young Harris College; 1928 governor's race; "Blue Ridge chickens"; education reforms; "Little New Deal"; sales tax; highway-building program; scandal over pardons and paroles; Rivers and Judge Beckwith; appointment of Charles Reed to Supreme Court; comparison of Ellis Arnall and Rivers; scandals in highway department; use of road building for political gains; Rivers and Democratic National Committee; Grassroots Politics in Georgia; race as issue in Georgia politics; Rivers and the Ku Klux Klan; Dr. Howard Nevins; John Greer; Greer's management of Thompson's 1950 campaign; 1938 Rivers campaign; and impact of President Roosevelt on election. He also discusses political corruption at county level; 1936 Senate race; "Four R's"--Roosevelt, Russell, Rivers, Roberts; Thompson's early career in education; busing; Talmadge's; equalization of teachers' salaries regardless of race; Thompson's relationship with Talmadge; county unit system; 1948 attempt to ban Harry Truman from Georgia presidential ballot; special session of Georgia legislature; E.D. Rivers; Rivers' impact on 1950 gubernatorial election; Rivers' ability as public speaker; highway politics; and Jim Gillis and Rivers.

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Braswell Dean oral history interview, 1971 Aug. 13.

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Dean, Braswell,. Braswell Dean oral history interview, 1971 Aug. 13.

Title: Braswell Dean oral history interview, 1971 Aug. 13.

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Braswell Dean on August 13, 1971 in which he discusses the Georgia Department of Public Welfare; social security; George Dean bill; vocational training in retail distribution; Ellis Arnall; welfare benefits to a child born to parents of different races; Albany tornado; commencement exercise at Dougherty High School (Albany); Dean's relationship with E.D. Rivers; reaction to welfare benefits to aforementioned baby; highway department; Lint Miller; Rivers' drinking; Carl Vinson; Herndon's choice of Rivers as a topic; 1936 governor's race; accusations that Rivers courted Republican vote; Dean's view on attributes of a good husband; Rivers at Young Harris College; Rivers' political views; and Jim Wells.

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Greer, John, 1909-1994.

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[John Greer papers] 1945-1986.

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Greer, John, 1909-1994. [John Greer papers] 1945-1986.

Title: [John Greer papers] 1945-1986.

The John Greer papers consist of various political ads, campaign materials, press clippings, endorsements, campaign finance records, contributor and voter information and Sibley Committee material. Also included are numerous letters to Greer from constituents and supporters from around the state of Georgia. Of particular interest is Greer's 1960 address in Macon defending the Sibley Committee's work and recommendations. Also of note is the correspondence he received after the speech. The earliest material contained in the papers are files of correspondence from 1948 and 1951. Personal and political mementos are contained in the scrapbooks. This material dates from 1948 to 1986, though the bulk of the collection centers in the 1970s.

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Dean, Braswell,

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Greer, John W., 1909-

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Thompson, Melvin Ernest, 1903-

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Thompson, Melvin Ernest, 1903-
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Greer, John, 1909-1994.

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Democratic Party (Fulton County, Ga.)

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Democratic Party (Fulton County, Ga.)
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Greer, John, 1909-1994.

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Emory University.

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Emory University.
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Greer, John, 1909-1994.

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Georgia. General Assembly. Committee on Schools.

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Georgia. General Assembly. Committee on Schools.
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Greer, John, 1909-1994.

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Georgia. General Assembly. House of Representatives.

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Georgia. General Assembly. House of Representatives.
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Greer, John, 1909-1994.

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Ku Klux Klan (1915- )

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Ku Klux Klan (1915- )
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Greer, John, 1909-1994.

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Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.

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Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.
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Fulton County (Ga.)

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Lanier County (Ga.)

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Greer, John W., 1909-

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Greer, John, 1909-1994.

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