Roy V. Harris papers, [1931] 1976-1983.

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Roy V. Harris papers, [1931] 1976-1983.

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The collection consists of papers of Roy V. Harris from 1931-1983. Includes correspondence, memoranda, newsclippings, and photographs reflecting Harris's career as a lawyer, state politician, member of the Board of Regents, and avid segregationist. Contains copies of the conservative civil rights journal THE CITIZEN (1975-1983), which contains articles contributed by Harris. The collection also includes personal scrapbooks (1945-1946; 1956-1969); a videotaped interview with Harris, in which he discusses his service with the state legislature and the Board of Regents, the growth of the Medical College of Georgia, and Augusta politics; and audiotaped interviews with Harris in which he discusses Georgia politics, education in Georgia, and his thoughts on Huey Long and Tom Watson.

4 linear ft.

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