Hosea Abit Nix papers, 1907-1984 (bulk 1940-1956).

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Hosea Abit Nix papers, 1907-1984 (bulk 1940-1956).

The collection consists of papers of Hosea Abit Nix from 1907-1954 with the bulk from 1940-1956. Includes correspondence, newsclippings, written notes, and printed materials, the bulk of which document Nix's 1940 gubernatorial campaign against Eugene Talmadge.

6 linear ft.

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Nix, Hosea Abit, 1888-1959

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Abit Nix (1888-1959), attorney, born in Jackson County, Georgia. From the description of Hosea Abit Nix papers, 1907-1984 (bulk 1940-1956). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477412 Hosea Abit Nix was born in Jackson County, Georgia on July 7, 1888 to John and Dora Nix. After graduating from the University of Georgia in 1911 with first honors, he went on to receive his LL.B. in 1912 and was admitted to the Georgia bar that same year. Nix then continued his graduate study at bo...

Talmadge, Eugene, 1884-1946

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Born in Forsyth, Georgia; educated at the University of Georgia; practicing lawyer in Atlanta, Montgomery County, and Telfair County, Georgia; Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, 1927-1933; served three terms as Governor of Georgia; died as governor-elect in 1946. From the description of Pamphlets, 1942. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 17429974 ...