Herman E. Talmadge legislative files, 1957-1980.

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Herman E. Talmadge legislative files, 1957-1980.

The collection consists of the legislative files of Senator Herman E. Talmadge from 1957-1980. Subseries Congress includes constituent correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports, and published materials pertaining to legislative activities of the 85th-96th Congresses. Topics include agriculture, finance, civil rights, environmental monitoring, Talmadge's ethics controversy, and his involvement with the Watergate committee. The voting records subseries consists of Talmadge's voting records and those of other senators for the 85th-96th Congress. Includes information on minimum wage, Vietnam, and the Gulf of Tonkin resolution. Subseries Congressional Record speeches contains speeches from Talmadge and other senators pertaining to civil rights, Rule XXII (cloture), busing, and the District of Columbia. Subseries legislative information consists of written notes and reports regarding Talmadge's legislative activities.

223.5 linear ft.

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Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002

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Herman E. Talmadge (1913- ), Georgia Governor (1947-1955) and U.S. Senator (1956-1980), born near McRae, Georgia. From the description of Herman E. Talmadge senatorial papers, 1945-1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477028 Herman E. Talmadge (1913- ), Georgia Governor (1947-1955) and United States Senator (1956-1980) born near McRae, Georgia. T. Rogers Wade served as administrative assistant, fund raiser, and chairman of the 1980 U.S. senatorial campaign for Senator Talm...

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