Fred Hand Sr. political papers, 1947-1958.

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Fred Hand Sr. political papers, 1947-1958.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38727939

The series consists of political papers of Fred Hand from 1947-1958. The papers include clippings, correspondence, legislative records (mainly appointment files), publicity materials, and transcripts of Hand's speeches and radio or television appearances. The bulk (1953-1954) of the materials pertain to the 1953 and 1954 legislative sessions in the Georgia House and Hand's 1954 gubernatorial campaign. Of particular interest are materials documenting Hand's opposition to the 1954 Brown Supreme Court decision on the desegregation of public schools and Hand's records as chairman of the Georgia School Building Authority. The series also contains some correspondence and clippings dealing with the 1947 Georgia gubernatorial controversy.

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Troup County Archive

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SNAC Resource ID: 7406553

Troup County Archive

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Hand, Fred, 1904-1978.

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Frederick "Fred" Barrow Hand Sr. (1904-1978), businessman, politician, Georgia Senate (1933-1937), Georgia House of Representatives (1937-1954), and Speaker of the House (1947-1955), resided in Pelham, Georgia. From the description of Fred Hand Sr. political papers, 1947-1958. (Troup County Archive). WorldCat record id: 38727939 ...

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...