Alva C. Smith papers, [ca. 1908-1960].

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Alva C. Smith papers, [ca. 1908-1960].

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The collection consists of papers of Alva C. Smith from ca. 1908-1960. The papers mainly include printed material collected by Smith on a variety of topics relating to Columbus and Bibb County, Georgia. Of particular interest are materials relating to Smith's activities with the Office of Price Administration during World War II. The collection also contains extensive political materials including ballots (1919-1960) for nearly every local, state, and national election. The ballots document not only the primary and general elections but also special elections pertaining to taxation, bond issues, and school consolidations. Other political materials in the collection include information on state and national Democratic and Republican (only 1952 and 1956) conventions, right wing propaganda (1950s), and rules and regulations of the State Democratic Party (1950s).

44 linear ft.

Columbus State University, Simon Schwob Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7402963

Columbus State University, Simon Schwob Memorial Library

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Democratic Party (Ga.)

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Smith, Alva C.

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Alva C. Smith, businessman and historian, of Columbus, Georgia. From the description of Alva C. Smith papers, [ca. 1908-1960]. (Columbus State University). WorldCat record id: 38476095 ...

United States. Office of Price Administration

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Doris Razook lived in Savannah, Georgia. From the description of Doris Razook ration book, 1943. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 166147794 During World War II the Office of Price Administration (OPA) was the government agency that rationed most consumer goods and regulated their prices. Some of the rationed items included, tires, cars, gas, coffee, meats, and other food stuffs. OPA was in place for the duration of the war and continued operations until 1947...