Long, Jimmy D.,

Jimmy Long was Gillis Long's cousin and a Louisiana state representative for Natchitoches. He later was chair of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Gillis Long (1923-1985) was representative for the 8th U.S. Congressional District of Louisiana in 1963-1965 and 1973-1985. He ran unsuccessfully for governor of Louisiana in 1964 and 1971.

From the description of Jimmy Long oral history interview, 1987. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 77070630