Richard B. Russell Jr. political patronage files, 1933-1970.

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Richard B. Russell Jr. political patronage files, 1933-1970.

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The collection consists of the political patronage files of Senator Richard B. Russell from 1933-1970. The records include correspondence and other material relating to the patronage that Russell exercised by virtue of his position as a U.S. Senator. Of particular interest are records relating to Russell's support of Alexander A. Lawrence to the bench of the Federal District Court of South Georgia which caused a rift between Russell and his political ally President Lyndon B. Johnson.

3.5 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403971

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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United States. Congress. Senate

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Lawrence, Alexander A., 1906-1979

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A PRESENT FOR MR. LINCOLN was published in 1961 by Ardivan Press. From the description of A PRESENT FOR MR. LINCOLN : research materials, 1959-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477948 This book was first published in 1951 by the University of Georgia Press. It was reprinted in 1968 by the University of Georgia Press and again in 1979 by Tara Press (Savannah, Ga.). From the description of STORM OVER SAVANNAH : research materials, 1951-1979. (Unknown). WorldCa...

Russell, Richard B. (Richard Brevard), 1897-1971

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Richard B. Russell (1897-1971), lawyer and politician, born in Winder, Georgia. Served as State Representative (1921-1931), Georgia Governor (1931-1933), and U.S. Senator (1933-1971). From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. MacArthur hearing files, 1951-1953. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477265 Bill Westmoreland was a Clerk in the Superior Court of Gilmer County, Georgia. From the description of Bill Westmoreland letter from Richard B. Russell, 1965. (...