Gillis W. Long papers, 1923-1985 (bulk 1951-1985).

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Gillis W. Long papers, 1923-1985 (bulk 1951-1985).

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Papers consist of correspondence, office files, printed material, photographs, electronic media, and memorabilia reflecting the political career of Gillis W. Long. Office files Include personal files, staff files, legislative files, federal department and independent agency files, grant and project files, press files, committee files, and campaign files. Papers also contain material concerning members of his extended Long family as well as his immediate family. Long family papers consist primarily of printed material relating to Earl K. Long, Huey P. Long, and Russell B. Long.

323 linear ft.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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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...

Long, Earl Kemp, 1895-1960

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Earl K. Long served as governor of Louisiana in 1939-1940, 1948-1952, and 1956-1960. From the description of Earl Kemp Long letter, 1956 Sept. 24. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 187020358 From the description of Earl K. Long papers, 1937-1977. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 187020324 ...

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, Gillis William, 1923-1985

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Gillis W. Long of Rapides Parish, La., served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representative from the Louisiana 8th Congressional District (1963-65, 1973-1985). He was a member of the Long family, a prominent political family of Louisiana. Huey Pierce Long, Russell B. Long, George Shannon Long, Speedy O. Long, and Earl K. Long were among his cousins. Long died in 1985, seventeen days into his eighth term. From the description of Gillis W. Long papers, 1923-1985 (bulk 1951-1985). (Lo...