Richard B. Russell files, 1952-1974.

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Richard B. Russell files, 1952-1974.

The collection consists of records relating to the creation and production of "Richard Russell: Georgia Giant," a documentary produced by WSB-TV (Atlanta, Ga.) in 1970. The transcripts include formal and draft scripts of the film, transcripts of speeches, and transcripts of personal interviews with Russell (1968-1969). The correspondence relates to the production of the documentary, public opinion regarding the film, and the Washington reception sponsored by Cox Broadcasting Corporation. The press files include promotional materials and news and magazine articles resulting from the documentary. The research files are a compilation of materials used for background information including materials relating to Russell's Congressional career, the Richard B. Russell Foundation, and the dedication of the Russell Library at the University of Georgia. The collection also contains photographs and a copy of the film.

1.5 linear ft.150 photographs.

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Richard B. Russell foundation

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In 1971, the Richard B. Russell Foundation established an oral history project to document the personal and political life of Richard B. Russell, Jr. From the description of Richard B. Russell Jr. oral histories, 1971-[ongoing]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477330 ...

United States. Congress. Senate

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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. (...

WSB-TV (Television station : Atlanta, Ga.)

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WSB-TV, Atlanta television station, owned by Cox Communications. From the description of Richard B. Russell files, 1952-1974. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477234 WSB, television and radio station in Atlanta, Georgia. From the description of WSB-TV and WSB records, [ca. 1968-1980]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38476617 ...