Sylvest, Murphy John, 1892-1980

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Murphy John Sylvest was born in Washington Parish, La. He attended the State Normal School in Natchitoches, La., and worked as an educator and a psychologist. He helped introduce articles of impeachment in the state legislature against Huey P. Long during his term as governor.

From the description of Murphy John Sylvest papers, 1929-1972. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 240410951

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associatedWith Sylvest, Martha Stevenson. person
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Louisiana--Washington Parish
Louisiana--Tangipahoa Parish
Portugal--Lisbon
Louisiana
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Catholic church buildings
Cemeteries
Family reunions
Genealogical correspondence
Impeachments
Portuguese Americans
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Educators
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Birth 1892-03-19

Death 1980-10-18

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