Russell B. Long papers, 1881-2004 (bulk 1938-1986).

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Russell B. Long papers, 1881-2004 (bulk 1938-1986).

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Correspondence, legislative files, committee files, federal agency files, special project files, political campaign files, press releases, speeches, audio tapes, motion picture film, videotapes, photographs, and other materials. The papers relate chiefly to Long's Senate career and the work of his Senate office staff on national issues and Louisiana affairs. Also included are several thousand items relating to the personal and political activities of the Long family, particularly Huey Long, Russell's father. Major topics include tax reform, petroleum law and legislation, patents and government-developed inventions, petroleum in submerged lands, flood control, inland water transportation, Louisiana politics and government, and employee stock options.

772 linear ft.9 microfilm reels.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935

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Huey Long Pierce, Louisiana governor and United States senator, was born 30 August 1893, near Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, and died 10 September 1935. He studied law and practiced in Winnfield after 1915; served as Louisiana public service commissioner (1921-1926); was elected governor of Louisiana (1928); was elected to the United States Senate (1930); and organized the Share-Our-Wealth Society (1934) for which he had national support. On 8 September 1935 he was shot by Dr. Carl A. Weiss ...

Long, Russell B.

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Russell Billiu Long served in the United States Senate from Louisiana for 38 years. Son of Louisiana governor and senator, Huey Pierce Long, and nephew of three-time Louisiana governor, Earl Kemp Long, Russell Long was elected to the U.S. Senate seven times, retiring from public office in January 1987. From the description of Russell B. Long photograph, circa 1950s. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 190570382 From the description of Russell B. Long papers, 18...