[Thomas B. Murphy, 1924-2007]. 1960-2003.

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[Thomas B. Murphy, 1924-2007]. 1960-2003.

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This collection contains the papers of long-time Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, Thomas B. Murphy. Murphy served in the Georgia House from 1961-2003, and was Speaker of the Georgia House from 1973-2003. The collection contains material from Murphy's time as Speaker and also some material that predates his speakership. His papers contain an assortment of correspondence, photographs, budget material, committee material, candidate information, Democratic Party material and other material. The Murphy collection contains 303 boxes of material, in addition to memorabilia and the furniture and other office contents from Murphy's Capitol suite. The collection also contains the contents of Robert Lee "Jackey" Beavers' Office.

303 boxes, 13 scrapbooks/notebooks; 135 linear ft.

University of West Georgia, Irvine Sullivan Ingram Library

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University of West Georgia, Irvine Sullivan Ingram Library

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Beavers, Robert Lee "Jackey"

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Murphy, Thomas Bailey, 1924-2007

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Thomas Bailey Murphy (1924-2007), was born on March 10, 1924 in Bremen, Georgia to Leta Jones and William Harvey Murphy. Thomas was the youngest of four boys. Murphy's political philosophy was shaped by his Primitive Baptist religion, growing up during the Great Depression, and serving in the Pacific during World War Two. Tom Murphy was a good student and held a number of jobs during his youth, including newspaper carrier, movie usher, and soda jerk. He graduated from high school at...

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...