Overton, John Holmes, 1875-1948
John Holmes Overton graduated from Louisiana State University (1895) and from the law department of Tulane University (1897). He was admitted to the bar in 1898, practiced law in Alexandria, La., and was a member of the board of supervisors of Louisiana State University. He was U.S. Representative for the 8th Congressional district of Louisiana (1931-1933) and a U.S. Senator for Louisiana (1933-1948).
From the description of John Holmes Overton scrapbook, 1932-1959. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 234973635
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| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | John H. Overton silhouette, 1936 Mar. 19. | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Overton, John Holmes, 1875-1948. John Holmes Overton scrapbook, 1932-1959. | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Huey P. Long photograph album, 1928-1935. | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Gamble, Harry Pollard, 1876-1972. Harry Pollard Gamble, Sr. papers, 1875-1987 (bulk 1954-1972). | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
| referencedIn | John Overton-Edwin Broussard Senate primary hearings scrapbook, 1933. | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Stephens, Edwin Lewis, 1872-1938. Edwin Lewis Stephens papers, 1883-1939 (bulk 1902-1939). | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Brooks, Overton, 1897-1961. | person |
| associatedWith | Gamble, Harry Pollard, 1876-1972. | person |
| associatedWith | Stephens, Edwin Lewis, 1872-1938. | person |
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| New Orleans (La.) | |||
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| Louisiana |
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Birth 1875-09-17
Death 1948-05-14
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