M.E. Thompson papers, 1946-1954.

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M.E. Thompson papers, 1946-1954.

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The collection consists of papers of M.E. Thompson from 1946-1954. The papers includes thirty-three scrapbooks (1946-1948) of photographs and clippings which document Thompson's term as Georgia's acting governor; loose clippings (1946-1950) relating to his life in politics; and campaign speeches, platform, and press releases pertaining to Thompson's 1954 gubernational campaign.

1 linear ft. : (2 boxes and 33 OBV)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6927280

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Georgia. Governor (1947-1948: Thompson)

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Thompson, M. E. (Melvin Ernest), 1903-1980

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M.E. Thompson (1903- ), Georgia Lt. Governor (1946), served as Georgia Governor (1947-1949) after the death of Eugene Talmadge. From the description of M.E. Thompson oral history interview, 1976. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 38477598 M.E. Thompson (1903-1980) was born in Jenkins County, Georgia. He held various positions in public school education and in politics, including acting governer of Georgia from 1947-1948. From the description of M.E....