W. Russell King Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials, 1978-2019

Summary

Date:

1978-2019

Extent:

1.25 Linear Feet

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

W. Russell King Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection documents Russell King's time in the office of Senator Herman E. Talmadge. It contains news articles, memos, newsletters, and invitations to presidential events.

Biographical / historical:

Russell King obtained his law degree in 1974 from the Univeristy of Georgia School of Law. He then was in private practive from 1974-1975 before joining the office of Senator Herman Talmadge. There, he assumed various positions, including legislative assistant, counsel, and legislative director. After leaving Talmadge's office, King worked for Southern Railway as a special representative, and also served as counsel to Freeport Minerals Company.

Arrangement:

The arrangement of the files follows the original owner's organization.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Georgia -- Politics and government.
Law -- Georgia.

Names:

Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002

Preferred citation:

W. Russell King Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.