Archibald Stinson Coody papers, 1912-1940 (bulk 1923-1940).

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Archibald Stinson Coody papers, 1912-1940 (bulk 1923-1940).

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Correspondence, speeches, and political writings relate to Coody's professional life and his interest and participation in local, state, and national politics. General correspondence (1925-1940) consists of letters from political figures, many by Mississippi Governor and U.S. Senator Theodore G. Bilbo, on topics including political issues and personalities, economics, the Depression, international affairs, the Ku Klux Klan, the Progressive Party, religion and the First Christian Church, the political treatment of Afro-Americans and movements to colonize them, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Socialist Party. Coody's political writings (1935-1939) comment on current political, economic, and social events and include miscellaneous speeches (1930) and pamphlets. Professional papers (1923-1940) include correspondence and other items related to insurance claims, clients, and policies.

495 items.10 pr. v.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6693795

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Coody, Archibald Stinson, b. 1883.

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Archibald Stinson Coody was a secretary of the Mississippi State Tax Commission, a state agent for insurance companies, and a politician. From the description of Archibald Stinson Coody papers, 1912-1940 (bulk 1923-1940). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122372573 ...

Bilbo, Theodore Gilmore, 1877-1947

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Controversial Mississippi state senator, 1908-1912; Lieutenant Governor, 1912-1916; Governor, 1916-1920 and 1928-1932; U.S. senator, 1934-1947. From the description of Papers, 1905-1947. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 45071691 ...

American Civil Liberties Union

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Founded in 1920 in New York City by Roger Baldwin and others; the ACLU was an outgrowth of the American Union Against Militarism's National Civil Liberties Bureau, which in 1920 changed its name to the American Civil Liberties Union. From the description of Collection, 1917- (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 42740878 The Southern Women's Rights Project (SWRP) located in Richmond is affiliated with the American Civil Liberties Union. The project deal...

Progressive Party (1912)

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Ku Klux Klan 1915-....

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The Ku Klux Klan was formally incorporated under the laws of the state of Georgia on Dec. 4, 1915. The incorporated organization is a continuance of the earlier post Civil War Reconstruction Era unincorporated Ku Klux Klan and of the Knights of the White Camellia. Women of the Ku Klux Klan was incorporated at a late date as a separate entity. The stated purpose of the KKK was to promote an all White, Protestant United States, excluding all other races and religions. From the descript...

Socialist Party (U.S.)

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The Socialist Party (U.S.) was founded in 1901, bringing together moderate socialists from the Social Democratic Party, and dissident members of the Socialist Labor Party. In 1936 the ongoing differences between the “Old Guard” and “Militant” factions, resulted in a split, with the Militant group retaining the SP name and much of the membership, while the Old Guard faction retained most of the organizational and financial assets. From the guide to the Socialist Party (U.S.) Minutes, ...