Eleanor L. Richardson papers, 1967-1990.

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Eleanor L. Richardson papers, 1967-1990.

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The collection consists of papers of Eleanor L. Richardson from 1967-1990. The bulk of the collection pertains to her service in the Georgia House of Representatives (1974-1990). The papers include correspondence to constituents and to various organizations and officials; personal files, including clippings, awards, invitations, and memorabilia; and political files consisting of Georgia General Assembly press releases, copies of house bills, office records, and records from Richardson's campaigns. The collection also includes subject files consisting of pamphlets and other printed material, reports, list, notes, and clippings providing background information relating to legislation and to her other political and civic interests. The collection documents Richardson's legislative work on such issues as the status of women and the Equal Rights Amendment, teaching creationism, air quality control, child abuse, and nursing home reform.

29 linear ft. (29 boxes and 3 OP)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6927321

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Georgia. General Assembly. House of Representatives

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The House Communications Office, previously known as the Georgia House Public Information Office, provides media credentials and workspace for journalists who cover the Georgia House of Representatives and serves as the direct liaison between the Office of the Speaker and media outlets in the state. The Director of Media Relations for House Communications, under the direction of the Director of Media Services, supervises the Communications staff to facilitate the coverage by reporters of legisla...

Richardson, Eleanor L., 1913-2006.

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Eleanor L. Richardson (1913- ), Georgia House of Representatives (1975-1990) for District 52, DeKalb County. From the description of Eleanor L. Richardson oral history interview, 1987 June 29. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 38476281 Eleanor Low Richardson, born in Everett, Massachusetts in 1913. She served as the president of the League of Women Voters of Georgia and DeKalb County and as a Democratic representative of DeKalb County in the Georgia House of Re...