Russell, Richard B. (Richard Brevard), 1897-1971

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Birth 1897-11-02
Death 1971-01-21
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Biographical notes:

Richard B. Russell (1897-1971), lawyer and politician, born in Winder, Georgia. Served as State Representative (1921-1931), Georgia Governor (1931-1933), and U.S. Senator (1933-1971).

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. MacArthur hearing files, 1951-1953. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477265

Bill Westmoreland was a Clerk in the Superior Court of Gilmer County, Georgia.

From the description of Bill Westmoreland letter from Richard B. Russell, 1965. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 707478033

Charles W. Shepard of Atlanta, Georgia was a constituent of Richard B. Russell, Jr.

From the description of Charles W. Shepard letter, 1966. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 707415054

Richard Brevard Russell, Jr. (b. Nov. 2, 1897, Winder, Ga.-d. Jan. 21, 1971, Washington, D.C.), U.S. Senator from Georgia, graduated from the University of Georgia law school in 1918. He served with the U.S. Naval Reserve (1918) and was a member of the State House of Representatives from 1921 to 1931. He was the Governor of Georgia when elected in 1932 as a Democrat to the Senate, serving from 1933 until his death in 1971. Senator Russell served as President pro tempore for two Congresses and on several key committees, including Armed Services and Appropriations.

From the description of Russell, Richard B. (Richard Brevard), 1897-1971 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10569539

Richard B. Russell, Jr. (1897-1971), lawyer and politician, born in Winder, Georgia. Served as State Representative (1921-1931), Georgia Governor (1931-1933), and U.S. Senator (1933-1971).

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup A : Georgia Legislative/Speaker of the House Papers, 1927-1930. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709591617

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup E, Series II : Audiovisual materials, 1931-1978. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 710047362

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup E, Series I : Photographs, 1943-1971. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709917708

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series VIII : Official, 1943-1971. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709898409

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series III : Speech/Media, 1933-1971. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709898327

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup E, Series IV : Vertical Files, 1935-1970. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709919532

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series I : Dictation, 1944-1970. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709896619

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series IX : Legislative, 1943-1971. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709903337

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series XV : General, 1943-1971. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709903455

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series XI : Rivers and Harbors, 1937-1970. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709594775

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup B : Georgia Gubernatorial Papers, 1930-1933. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709594696

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series XIV : Military Installations, 1945-1970. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709596219

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup E, Series V : Artifacts, 1840-1978. (bulk 1932-1971). (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709610721

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series XVII : Raesly File, 1957-1973. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709594972

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series XVIII : Exhibit B, 1930-1971. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709609042

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series XIX : Case Mail, 1931-1935. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709609138

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup E, Series VI : Books, 1800s-1900s. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709617214

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup C, Series XX : Pinks, 1943-1971. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 709903517

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. intra-office communication files, 1943-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477132

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Kennedy assassinations files, 1963-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477286

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. Winder (Ga.) material, 1897-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477447

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. civil rights files, 1943-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477241

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. early office files, 1931-1938. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477154

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. political files, 1932-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477198

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. personal files, 1928-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477176

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. international files, 1940-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477307

From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. political patronage files, 1933-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477221

Richard B. Russell Jr. served in public office for fifty years as a state legislator, governor of Georgia, and U.S. senator. Although Russell was best known for his efforts to strengthen the national defense and to oppose civil rights legislation, he favored his role as advocate for the small farmer and for soil and water conservation. Russell also worked to bring economic opportunities to Georgia. He helped to secure or maintain fifteen military installations; more than twenty-five research facilities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Russell Agricultural Research Center; and federal funding for development and construction. Russell believed that his most important legislative contribution was his authorship and secured passage of the National School Lunch Program in 1946.

From the description of Virginia B. Parks letter from Richard B. Russell, Jr., 1967 August 23. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 729573405

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