Seymour Weiss papers, 1896-1972 (bulk 1930-1960).

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Seymour Weiss papers, 1896-1972 (bulk 1930-1960).

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Consists of circulars announcing speeches and positions of Huey P. Long and other Louisiana politicians. Also present are political cartoons by 'Trist' [Trist Wood] and various campaign items. The collection includes letters of Huey P. Long related to issues of concern to Louisiana citizens and sheet music for 'Every Man a King,' 'Follow Long,' and several other songs, with words by Long.

11.25 linear ft.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Roosevelt (Hotel : New Orleans, La.)

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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 ...

Weiss, Seymour, 1896-1969

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Seymour Weiss was born in Bunkie, Louisiana. He was the owner and principal manager of the Roosevelt Hotel, 1931-1965 and a confidante of Huey Long, who made the Roosevelt Hotel his New Orleans headquarters. He was treasurer of the Long political organization's secret campaign fund and controlled federal relief funds in Louisiana during the Depression. After Long's death, he continued as a leader in the Long political machine. He was indicted during "the Louisiana Scandals" for tax evasion and m...