XVIII. Exhibit B [Subject to review prior to use], 1930-1971

Extent:
22 box(es)
Scope and content:

Series XVIII. Exhibit B, under the terms of the original conveyance of the Russell Collection, were not to be made available until May 8, 1973. The primary intent of the executors was to avoid injuring or embarrassing any living person by the the dissemination of information contained in these documents. Exhibit B is currently available to researchers; however, this series must be reviewed by Russell Library staff prior to patron use. Family correspondence, excluding correspondence with Ina Dillard Russell and Richard B. Russell, Sr., is restricted. With the exception of family correspondence and some incoming correspondence, the documents were created primarily by Russell and his office staff. The general subject matter includes such topics as national defense, foreign policy, Vietnam, federal judgeships, the Warren Commission, office matters, legislation, and family affairs.

The more significant documents in this series are handwritten notes and dictated transcripts by Russell in which he described or related high level government meetings or presidential conversations. These documents, while giving Russell's perspectives, reveal the senator's role in key historical events and his status as advisor and confidant to presidents as well as provide insight into the nature of the meetings and personalities involved. See also Series XV. General, Red Line files and Subgroup D. Winder Papers.

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Access and use restrictions

Parent restrictions:
Exhibit B is available to researchers; however, this series must be reviewed by Russell Library staff prior to patron use. Family correspondence, excluding Ina Dillard Russell and Richard B. Russell, Sr., is restricted.
Parent terms of access:
Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.