R.B. Knott papers, 1929-1973 (bulk 1929-1945).

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R.B. Knott papers, 1929-1973 (bulk 1929-1945).

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The R. B. Knott Papers consist of materials related to R. B. Knott's political career and his affiliation with the Long family. Two volumes relate specifically to Governor Huey P. Long: a copy of the Rules of Procedure of the Senate of the State of Louisiana Sitting as a Court of Impeachment (1929) from Long's impeachment trial, which is signed by the governor, his aides and members of the state legislature and senate staff, as well as a copy of Harvey G. Field's The Life of Huey Pierce Long (1945). Other documents relate to Knott's unsuccessful campaign for the state senate, including his campaign platform, a letter to voters, and a campaign card (ca. 1940). Knott's notes on the rise of the cost of state government and his anti-tax position are also included (ca. 1940). The will of Clara Long Knott is also available (1973).

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Knott, Clara Long, 1888-1973

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Knott, R. B. (Robert B.), 1873-

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Robert B. Knott, the son of George M. and Sophronia J. Knott, was born in Natchitoches, La., in 1873. He served as mayor in both Zwolle, La. (1898-1902) and Ruston, La. (1910-1922). After serving on both the Ruston and Lincoln Parish school boards, Knott served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1928 to 1932. He was one of the senators who signed Governor Huey P. Long's "Round Robin" during his impeachment trial in the Senate in 1929, which meant that Knott pledged to vote against Long's impeach...

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 ...