Subject files, 1971-1976.

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Subject files, 1971-1976.

This series documents the activities of First Lady Cornelia Wallace, wife of Governor George Wallace, of the State of Ala. The governor's wife is involved in a large variety of activities ranging from participating in charitable organizations to representing the state on various boards and commissions to running the Governor's household. Included are Christmas cards, invitations accepted and declined, letters from shcool children, thank you notes, publications, reports, recipes, menus, itineraries and photographs. Subjects covered include acupuncture, charitable organizations, innaugurations, the Equal Rights Amendment, the 1972 presidental election, the Governors Mansion, stock car racing, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, "Women for Wallace" and national governors' conferences.

15 cubic ft. (15 records center boxes).

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Wallace, George C. (George Corley), 1919-1998

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George Corley Wallace Jr. (August 25, 1919 – September 13, 1998) was an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Alabama for four terms. He is best remembered for his staunch segregationist and populist views. During his tenure, he promoted "low-grade industrial development, low taxes, and trade schools". He sought the United States presidency as a Democrat three times, and once as an American Independent Party candidate, unsuccessfully each time. Wallace notoriously opposed deseg...

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Wallace, Cornelia, 1939-2009

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Alabama. Governor (1971-1979: Wallace). First Lady.

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