Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup E, Series V : Artifacts, 1840-1978. (bulk 1932-1971).

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Russell, Richard B. (Richard Brevard), 1897-1971. Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup E, Series V : Artifacts, 1840-1978. (bulk 1932-1971).

Richard B. Russell Jr. Collection, Subgroup E, Series V : Artifacts, 1840-1978. (bulk 1932-1971).

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The collection contains Senator Russell's office furnishings, the chair he used on the Senate Floor, his campaign ephemera, cartoons and artwork, and his official and personal gifts, are the principal components. Of significant interest is his childhood baseball card collection; there are approximately 1100 tobacco cards dating from the period 1911-1913, and most are in very good condition. Throughout his public service career, Russell received many plaques, citations, proclamations, honorary degrees, resolutions, and presentation certificates. Some of the more prestigious were honorary degrees from Oglethorpe University and John Marshall University, the James Forrestal Award, the Mississippi Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the Great American Award, and others from military, agricultural, business, and civic groups. All memorabilia items are inventoried and are accessible by number and by form. Items from the collection rotate in library displays in the exhibit rooms.

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