Papers. 1970-

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Papers. 1970-

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A growing collection of the papers of a former interim U.S. Senator and wife to one of Louisiana's most influential politicians--Gov. Edwin Edwards. Clippings and sample correspondence (photocopies) from persons seeking assistance and in regard to such subjects as her Senate term, the New Orleans Children's Hospital, and the International Year of the Child.

1 box (ca.450 items) : some ill. ; 40 x 27 x 13 cm.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Edith Garland Dupre Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8281354

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Edith Garland Dupre Library

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Edwards, Edwin W. (Edwin Washington), 1927-2021

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Edwin Washington Edwards (August 7, 1927 – July 12, 2021) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 7th congressional district from 1965 to 1972 and as the 50th Governor of Louisiana for four terms (1972–1980, 1984–1988 and 1992–1996), twice as many elected terms as any other Louisiana chief executive. He served a total of 16 years in office, the sixth-longest serving gubernatorial tenure in post-Constitutional U...

Edwards, Elaine Schwartzenburg, 1929-2018

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Elaine Lucille Edwards (née Schwartzenburg; March 8, 1929 – May 14, 2018) was an American politician from Louisiana. Edwards was a Democratic member of the United States Senate in 1972 appointed by her husband, Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, following the death of Allen Ellender. She was the First Lady of Louisiana for twelve non-consecutive years from 1972 to 1980 and again from 1984 to 1988, making her the state's longest-serving First Lady. Born in Marksville, Louisiana, she graduated f...