Harrison G. Bagwell papers, 1941-1969 (bulk 1947-1969).

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Harrison G. Bagwell papers, 1941-1969 (bulk 1947-1969).

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Papers pertain to the development of the Republican Party in Louisiana; the presidential campaigns of 1952, 1960, and 1964; the distribution of patronage and to Bagwell's Louisiana gubernatorial campaign of 1951. Collection contains speeches, press releases, financial records of Bagwell's gubernatorial campaign and Dwight Eisenhower's presidential campaign of 1952. Other items included are photographs, printed material related to state and national campaigns, newspaper clippings, and pamphlets concerning the activities of the Republican Party on the state and national levels. Letters written to Harrison G. Bagwell from Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and Henry Cabot Lodge thanking him for his support and participation in the Republican presidential campaigns of 1952 and 1960 are also included.

4 linear ft.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6929464

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Harrison G. Bagwell (1914-1973) was an attorney and resident of Baton Rouge, La., who earned AB and LLB degrees at Louisiana State University. He played a key role in the organization of the Republican Party in Louisiana and, in 1952, was the first Republican candidate to run for Louisiana governor since Reconstruction. In 1952 Bagwell was the 6th District Louisiana Republican Delegate to the Republican National Convention. From the description of Harrison G. Bagwell papers, 1941-196...