J.W. "Cotton" Merchant oral history interview, 1987.

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J.W. "Cotton" Merchant oral history interview, 1987.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77070653

Merchant discusses civil rights and its influence on Louisiana politics, he and his father's support of civil rights, Gillis Long's gubernatorial and Congressional campaigns, Long's relationship with several Louisiana politicians, redistricting of the 8th U.S. Congressional District of Louisiana, political infighting in the Long family, Gillis Long's political positions, his health, and his service to his constituents.

2 sound cassettes (2 hours);Transcript (54 leaves)

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8187650

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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