Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake project files, 1951-1993 (bulk 1962-1991).

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Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake project files, 1951-1993 (bulk 1962-1991).

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The collection consists of papers of Robert L. Williford from 1951-1993, relating to his involvement in the development of the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake located in Elbert County, Georgia. The records include newsclippings and photographs documenting the dam's history as well as reports and correspondence of both the steering committee and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Correspondees of significance include Richard B. Russell, Herman Eugene Talmadge, President Jimmy Carter, William J. Dorn, Philip Landum, and Douglas Barnard.

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Carter, Jimmy, 1924-

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Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.), thirty-ninth president of the United States, was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, and grew up in the nearby community of Archery. His father, James Earl Carter, Sr., was a farmer and businessman; his mother, Lillian Gordy, a registered nurse. He was educated in the Plains public schools, attended Georgia Southwestern College and the Georgia Institute of Technology, and received a B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946. In the Navy he became a ...

Landrum, Philip M.

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Williford, Robert L., 1920-1991.

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Robert L. Williford (1920-1991), owner and editor of the Elberton Star, Elberton, Georgia. Promoted the building of the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake in Elbert County, Georgia. Served as Chairman of the dam's steering committee and later as chairman of the dedication committee. From the description of Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake project files, 1951-1993 (bulk 1962-1991). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477230 ...

United States. Army. Corps of Engineers

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The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is an engineer formation of the United States Army that has three primary mission areas: engineer regiment, military construction, and civil works. The day-to-day activities of the three mission areas are administered by a lieutenant general known as the commanding general/chief of engineers. The chief of engineers commands the engineer regiment, composed of combat engineer army units, and answers directly to the chief of staff of the army. Comba...

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. (...

Dorn, William Jennings Bryan, 1916-2005

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South Carolina politician; served in the General Assembly, 1939-1940, represented the state's Third District in Congress, 1948-1974, twice ran for Governor, 1974 and 1978, and served as Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, 1980-1984. From the description of William Jennings Bryan Dorn papers, 1920-1988. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 29994564 ...

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...

Barnard, Douglas.

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