Papers, [197-]-1979.

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Papers, [197-]-1979.

This collection contains materials pertaining to Price's campaigns and activities in the 1970s as well as brief correspondence with Alabama Congressman William Dickinson. Also included are several copies of Shorty's book, Alabama Politics: Tell It Like It Is, which discusses Alabama politics and the career of George Wallace.

1 cubic ft. (1 records center carton).

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