Papers, 1931-1932.

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Papers, 1931-1932.

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Correspondence, miscellaneous papers, and manuscripts (original and revised) of Irby's book, Kidnapped by the Kingfish (1932) in which Irby relates his kidnapping by Huey Long to prevent him from filing a libel suit against Long. Includes letter from Irby's publisher regarding the publication of the book.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6986997

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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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 ...

Irby, Sam.

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Politician, of New Orleans, La. From the description of Papers, 1931-1932. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19933594 ...