Robert "Bob" G. Jones papers.

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Robert "Bob" G. Jones papers.

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The collection consists primarily of photocopies of two scrapbooks kept by Robert "Bob" G. Jones during his two political campaigns. Also included are a tape of his radio campaign ads and a speech on campaign reform. There is a small portion of film showing his father, former Governor Sam Houston Jones, making a speech at the Beauregard Parish Fair, date unknown. Jones's legislative record from 1968-1974, status reports on legislative bills and other information on the legislative sessions are also included.

2 boxes (2.5 linear feet)

McNeese State University, Lether E. Frazar Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8001056

McNeese State University, Lether E. Frazar Memorial Library

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Jones, Sam H. (Sam Houston), 1897-1978

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Governor of Louisiana, 1940-1944. From the description of Sam Houston Jones oral history interview, 1977. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244445167 Sam Houston Jones was born in Merryville, Louisiana; he married Louise Gambrell Boyer in 1934 and had 4 children. He attended Louisiana State University Law School and was admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association in 1922. He practiced law in DeRidder, Louisiana, served as assistant district attorney of the 14th...

Jones, Robert Gomer

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Robert "Bob" G. Jones was a Louisiana State Representative and State Senator from Calcasieu Parish. He served in the House from 1968 to 1972 and in the Senate from 1972-1976. He was member of the "Young Turks," a group of legislators dedicated to reform in government. He authored the House Resolution that was the impetus for the reform. Jones was a candidate for Louisiana State Governor in 1975, but was defeated by Edwin W. Edwards. From the description of Robert "Bob" G. Jones paper...