Richard B. Russell Jr. Winder (Ga.) material, 1897-1970.

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Richard B. Russell Jr. Winder (Ga.) material, 1897-1970.

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The collection consists of personal papers of Richard B. Russell from 1897-1970. The material spans Russell's entire life from early childhood, his service in the Georgia Legislature, his term as Georgia Governor, and his service as an U.S. Senator. The earliest records (1897-1918) contain mostly personal and family correspondence. The Pre-gubernatorial and Georgia legislative years series (1918-1930) document Russell's growing interest in politics and his service in the Georgia House of Representatives (1921-1931) and include legislative, political, and personal correspondence, and subject files. Records relating to his gubernatorial years (1931-1933) include campaign material, correspondence, subject files, newsclippings, and speeches. The majority of the collection relates to his service as an U.S. Senator (1933-1971). These records include intra-office materials; speeches and newsclippings; subject files; personal files including correspondence from his parents, invitations, trip files, and financial/business materials; political files relating mainly to his senatorial campaigns and his 1952 presidential campaign; records relating to political patronage; files relating to various Senate committees; and files relating to civil rights issues and international affairs.

59 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404164

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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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. (...

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 ...

United States. Congress. Senate

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Georgia. General Assembly. House of Representatives

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The House Communications Office, previously known as the Georgia House Public Information Office, provides media credentials and workspace for journalists who cover the Georgia House of Representatives and serves as the direct liaison between the Office of the Speaker and media outlets in the state. The Director of Media Relations for House Communications, under the direction of the Director of Media Services, supervises the Communications staff to facilitate the coverage by reporters of legisla...

Russell, Ina. (Ina Dillard), 1868-1953.

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Russell family.

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