James A. Mackay papers, 1963-2002.

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James A. Mackay papers, 1963-2002.

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The collection consists of the professional and personal papers of James A. Mackay from 1963-2002 including correspondence, clippings, photographs, and speeches. The papers concern his congressional campaigns, term as a United States Congressman, his service on the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and passage of the Traffic Safety Act of 1966; the subcommittee on Public Health and Welfare; his childhood, education, and marriage; and various Atlanta and Georgia organizations in which he was active, including the Georgia Conservancy (which he helped found), Fernbank Science Center, and the Atlanta Bar Association.

38.5 linear ft. (42 boxes and 1 OP)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8278450

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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