Ben L. Jones Papers, 1987-1993

Summary

Creator:
Jones, Ben, 1941 August 30-
Date:
1987-1993
Extent:
34 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Ben Jones papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains legislation, publications, correspondence, and research files related to Ben Jones' time as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

Biographical / historical:

Benjamin Lewis Jones (1941-) served for four years in the United States House of Representatives from 1989 January 3, to 1993 January 3, representing Georgia's Fourth Congressional District. He served as a Democratic whip, as well as a member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. In addition to his time as a congressman, Jones is best known for his role as Cooter Davenport in the televesion series The Dukes of Hazzard.

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Preferred citation:

Ben Jones papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.