Richard B. Russell, Sr. papers, 1888-1938.

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Richard B. Russell, Sr. papers, 1888-1938.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477400

The collection consists of personal and political papers of Richard B. Russell, Sr. from 1888-1938. The personal papers include correspondence relating to Russell's involvement on the Board of Trustees at the University of Georgia and as a member of the first Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, family related correspondence, and a few speeches made by Russell. The political series (1888-1938) contains mostly correspondence pertaining to various campaigns for public and judicial offices, including his 1911 gubernatorial bid. The business/finance records include bank statements, bills and receipts, and miscellaneous items. The legal/judicial series contains material relating to Russell's law practice in Winder, Georgia and his many years as a noted jurist.

14.5 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404120

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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University System of Georgia. Board of Regents

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The Georgia Board of Regents oversees the University System of Georgia, including the Georgia Institute of Technology. From the description of Board of Regents Records, 1929-1966 [bulk 1945-1956]. (Georgia Institute of Technology). WorldCat record id: 48713093 ...

Russell family.

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Russell, Richard Brevard, 1861-1938

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Richard Brevard Russell (1861-1938), lawyer, legislator, and Georgia Supreme Court justice, born in Marietta, Georgia. From the description of Richard B. Russell, Sr. papers, 1888-1938. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477400 ...

University of Georgia. Board of Trustees

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The University of Georgia Board of Trustees was created by statute in the Charter of the University of Georgia, drafted by Abraham Baldwin, and ratified by the Georgia State legislature in January of 1785. As originally structured, the Board of Trustees was one of two bodies in the bicameral governance of the University. It shared this governance with the Board of Visitors, an appointed body composed of the Governor and other high-ranking individuals in state government. The Board of Trustees wo...