M. E. Thompson papers, circa 1890s-1990s.

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M. E. Thompson papers, circa 1890s-1990s.

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The collection consists of personal correspondence, certificates and diplomas, history regarding the Thompson and Edenfield families, clippings, campaign speeches and announcements, and Sunday sermons delivered by Thompson. Two hundred and nineteen, primarily black-and-white, photographs depict the Thompson family; the dedication of the Little White House at Warm Springs in 1947; M. E. Thompson's campaigns; members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate (1947-1948); and the unveiling of Thompson's portrait at the State Capitol in 1983. Of particular interest are the six television advertisements featuring Thompson's views about the county unit system, automobile tags, taxation, the state highway system and toll roads, and the integration of Georgia's public schools. These television advertisements may be viewed online at http://www,youtube.com/user/RussellLibraryAV . Also, there is one reel-to-reel paper tape containing seven one-minute campaign spots.

3 boxes (4.0 linear ft.), including 220 photographs, 10 16mm films, and 1 reel-to-reel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7803815

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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies

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