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41 Title:   Reflections on Georgia Politics Oral History Collection  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Short, Charles Robert, 1932-  
  Dates:   2006-2016  
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The Reflections on Georgia Politics Oral History Collection consists of interviews with politically prominent Georgians conducted by Bob Short since 2007. Interviewees include former governors, members of both the U.S. and Georgia Congresses, secretaries of state, lobbyists, journalists, lawyers, activists, and relatives of prominent politicians. Included with these oral histories are a few public programs recorded at Young Harris College in 2006-2007. Most interviews were recorded in the homes and offices of interviewees or in the Bob Short Oral History Studio at the University of Georgia. The conversations cover many topics at the intersection of politics and public life in modern Georgia, with a particular strength in gubernatorial contests, the Civil Rights movement, reapportionment, the development of Atlanta, the rise of the Republican party in Georgia, political journalism, and the interaction between religion and politics.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL220ROGP  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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42 Title:   M. E. Thompson Papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Thompson, M. E. (Melvin Ernest), 1903-1980.  
  Dates:   circa 1890s-1990s  
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These papers document the personal life of Melvin Ernest (M. E.) Thompson, Georgia's first lieutenant governor and participant in the famed "Three Governors Controversy." The collection consists of personal correspondence, certificates and diplomas, history regarding the Thompson and Edenfield families, clippings, campaign speeches and announcements, and Sunday school sermons delivered by M. E. Thompson. Two hundred and nineteen, primarily black-and-white, photographs depict the Thompson family; the dedication of the Little White House at Warm Springs in 1947; Thompson's campaigns; members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate (1947-1948); and the unveiling of Thompson's portrait at the State Capitol. Of particular interest are the six television campaign advertisements featuring Thompson's views about the county unit system, automobile tags, taxation, the state highway system and toll roads, and the integration of Georgia's public schools.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL234MET  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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43 Title:   Beth Abney Collection of Campaign Material  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Abney, Annie Beth Mobley  
  Dates:   1964-1993  
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The Beth Abney Collection of Campaign Material includes campaign ephemera from the gubernatiorial campaigns of Joe Frank Harris, Lester Maddox and Zell Miller and a 1964 article about Grace Stephens, wife of Congressman Robert G. Stephens.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL304BACM  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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44 Title:   Marvin Griffin Papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Griffin, Marvin, 1907-1982  
  Dates:   1946-1982  
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Marvin Griffin (1907-1982) served as Lieutenant Governor and Governor of the State of Georgia (1948-1955; 1955-1959). His papers include speeches, campaign files, clippings, correspondence, photographs, and audiovisual materials.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL375  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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45 Title:   Abit Nix Papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Nix, H. Abit (Hosea Abit), 1888-1959  
  Dates:   1907-1984  
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The collection consists of papers of Hosea Abit Nix, a Georgia attorney (1888-1959), from 1907 to 1984 with the bulk from 1940 to 1956. Includes correspondence, clippings, written notes, and printed materials, the bulk of which document Nix's 1940 gubernatorial campaign against Eugene Talmadge.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL105HAN  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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46 Title:   W. Fred Orr and Fred Orr II Papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Orr, W. Fred, 1913-1985  
  Dates:   1965-2006  
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The W. Fred Orr and Fred Orr II Papers consists of papers, clippings, and photographs documenting the activities of W. Fred Orr and his son, Fred Orr II. In particular, the collection includes papers regarding the 1983 case of the GSEA vs. Governor George Busbee, challenging an early pension granted by the trustees of the Employees Retirement System based on Busbee's contention that his constitutional inability to run for re-election was an "involuntary separation" as a state employee. Fred Orr II represented the GSEA in the case. The GSEA was successful in its challenge of Busbee's claim, as well as influenced permanent change in state legislation. The collection also includes certificates, photographs, and clippings detailing the career of Fred Orr II with his involvement with the Walt Russell campaign for Dekalb County Commissioner as well as clippings detailing his own attempt to run for Dekalb County Commissioner in 1970. This collection also includes clippings detailing Orr's role as cross-examiner for the defense team for Mayor Bill Campbell's criminal trial.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL299ORR  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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47 Title:   Norman L. Underwood Papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Underwood, Norman L., 1941  
  Dates:   1962-2014  
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Norman L. Underwood is a retired senior partner at Troutman Pepper, LLC who previously served as a speechwriter for Gov. Carl Sanders and Senator Sam Nunn, Executive Secretary for Gov. George Busbee, a judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals, and chair of the Georgia Judicial Nominating Committee. His collection contains speech drafts, correspondence, campaign files, a and files related to judicial appointments and court cases.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL535  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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48 Title:   C. Donald (Don) Johnson Papers, Record Group B: Congress  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Johnson, Clete Donald (Don), Jr., 1948-  
  Dates:   1973-2000  
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C. Donald (Don) Johnson Papers, Record Group B: Congress includes constiuent services correspondence documenting a rich mix of issues from the early 1990s including Clinton's health care plan, proposed tax increases, the implementation of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" relating to the sexual preferences of military personnel, abortion legislation, gun control, and the federal budget. There are clippings and legislative files regarding Johnson and legislation on which he worked. Legislative topics include: banking, energy, the environment, housing, judicial issues, Urban Affairs, and Appropriations. The campaign series contains items pertaining to Johnson's two campaigns for congress including: correspondence, information about campaign events, campaign ephemera, and clippings. Also found here is material documenting the activities of Johnson's district office in Athens, Georgia.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL038CDJ_B  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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49 Title:   George J. Berry Papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Berry, George J., 1937-  
  Dates:   1951-2008  
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George J. Berry held various leadership positions with the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia and the private sector and worked throughout his career to attract international business to Atlanta and Georgia. The papers include correspondence, reports, board meeting materials, publications, photographs, audiovisual materials, and memorabilia.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL077GJB  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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50 Title:   Thomas M. Hayes Collection of Georgia Republican Party Campaign Photographs  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Hayes, Thomas M.  
  Dates:   1956-1964  
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The collection consists of photographs collected by Thomas M. Hayes depicting Republican presidential candidate Richard Nixon and his campaign activities in Georgia in 1964. It includes photographs of Richard and Pat Nixon's visit to Atlanta.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL083TMH  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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51 Title:   John W. Davis Papers, Series VI: General File  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Davis, John W., 1916-1992  
  Dates:   1941, 1958-1974  
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John W. Davis Papers, Series VI: General File contains a variety of material and correspondence, reports, press releases, and grants especially in the early years. The General File, as well as, Legislative, reflect the increasing sophistication of Davis' filing system. In the years 1961 to 1968 (87th - 89th Congresses) General Correspondence-Subject Files includes legislative correspondence. The 1969 and 1970 material is filed together, as was 1971 and 1972. However, 1973 and 1974 were both filed separately (with the exception of the federal agencies and county files which were maintained together). Topics include roads and interstates (I-75), water resource management (Carters Dam and Coosa River), Lockheed Corporation, rural electrification, busing for integration and civil rights, county grants, housing, Medicare, and science and technology.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL132JWD_VI  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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52 Title:   Sidney J. Marcus Papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Marcus, Sidney J., 1928-1983.  
  Dates:   1968-1983  
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The collection consists of the legislative papers of Sidney J. Marcus from 1968 to 1983. It includes correspondence, bills, speeches, appointment books, printed material, and photographs. The collection primarily pertains to his legislative career, but also includes material relating to his 1981 campaign for Atlanta mayor against Andrew Young, and some personal papers.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL191SJM  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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53 Title:   Wood and Associates Political Advertising Collection  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Wood, Dorothy, L., 1930-2008  
  Dates:   1969-1980  
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The collection documents Wood & Associates' public relations and advertising work for numerous political campaigns (1969-1980) including Georgia gubernatorial campaigns for Jimmy Carter (1970) and George Busbee (1974 and 1978), the U.S. senatorial campaigns of Sam Nunn (1972) and Norman Underwood (1980), Smith Foster (1976) and Marge Thurman (1977), and the Atlanta mayoral campaign of Rodney Mims Cook (1969).
  
  Identifier:   RBRL211WA  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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54 Title:   Georgia Republican Party Central Committee Campaign Files  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Georgia Republican Party Central Committee  
  Dates:   1948  
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The collection consists of pamphlets, newsletters, and campaign flyers of the Republican National Committee and The Georgia Republican, the newsletter of the Georgia Republican Party Central Committee focusing on the 1948 presidential campaign of Republicans Thomas E. Dewey and Earl Warren. The Georgia Republican newsletter also offers other Republican Party information during that time in Georgia.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL265GRPCCC  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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55 Title:   Howard H. (Bo) Callaway Papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Callaway, Howard H. (Howard Hollis), 1927-  
  Dates:   1947-2006  
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The collection consists of personal and political papers of Howard H. (Bo) Callaway from 1947 to 1993. Includes congressional files containing press releases, subject files, and correspondence; political files containing campaign material from his 1966 bid for Governor of Georgia, state and national Republican Committee material, and 1968 Nixon campaign material; personal files reflecting Callaway's involvement in private organizations; and scrapbooks recording his activities as Secretary of the Army.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL015HHC  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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56 Title:   Carl E. Sanders Papers, Series XV. Audiovisual Materials  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Sanders, Carl Edward, 1925-  
  Dates:   1960-2009  
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Carl E. Sanders Papers, Series XV. Audiovisual Materials includes an extensive collection of 16mm films as well as video and audio resources. Subseries A. Campaign films documents his 1970 run for governor, Subseries B. Gubernatorial documents Sanders governorship, 1963-1967, and Subseries C. Associated Audiovisual Resources brings together interviews and speeches by Sanders not directly related to his term as, or campaign for, governor.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL039CES_XV  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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57 Title:   Clarke County (Ga.) McCarthy for President Records  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Clarke County (Ga.) McCarthy for President Organization  
  Dates:   1967-1969  
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Eugene McCarthy served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate before making a run for the presidency in 1967. McCarthy ran as a liberal Democrat; he was very opposed to the war in Vietnam, but was defeated by Hubert Humphrey in the primary. The Clarke County (Ga.) McCarthy for President Organization was formed to promote Eugene McCarthy in the 1968 presidential election. Robert Griffith and Phinizy Spalding, two McCarthy campaign workers from Georgia and University of Georgia history professors, donated this collection, which consists of correspondence, speeches, news clippings, political ephemera, and notes reflecting their work and support for McCarthy's presidential campaign.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL050MPCC  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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58 Title:   Eunice L. Mixon Papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Mixon, Eunice Lastinger, 1931-  
  Dates:   1970s-2010s  
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Eunice Lastinger Mixon was born in Tifton, Georgia, in 1931 to a family of farmers. She married Albert Mixon in 1948, and beginning in 1956 she attended the University of Georgia, attaining a master's degree and specialist degree in education. She taught eighth-grade science, and high school biology, chemistry and physics for thirty years in the Tift County School System, and was an instructor at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. In 1974, gubernatorial candidate George Busbee, acquainted with Mixon through his advocacy for teachers in the legislature, appointed her as his Tift County campaign chairman, and her success at grassroots organizing gained her a reputation as a valuable political ally in South Georgia. Since then she has campaigned for President Bill Clinton, Senator Sam Nunn, Congressmen Charles Hatcher and Roy Rowland, and Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin. She served as a delegate to the 1988 and 1992 National Democratic Conventions, and as a member of the Georgia Democratic Executive Committee. The papers document Mixon's involvement with the state and national Democratic Parties, her appointment to several state boards and commissions, and community activities in Tifton, Georgia.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL069ELM  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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59 Title:   Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee Files  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee  
  Dates:   1940-1954  
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James S. Peters served as chairman to the Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee from 1940 to 1954. This collection is comprised of bound volumes that contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, proceedings, and membership lists reflecting the activities of the Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee from 1940 to 1954. It covers events such as the Stevenson and Sparkman Presidential Campaign of 1952, the 1948 Philadelphia and 1952 Chicago National Democratic Party Conventions, and the Georgia State Democratic Party Conventions.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL087GSDEC  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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60 Title:   Henderson Lanham Papers  Requires cookie*
  Creator:   Lanham, Henderson Lovelace, 1888-1957.  
  Dates:   1947-1957  
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The collection consists of the papers of Henderson L. Lanham from his service in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1947 to 1957. Includes subject files, correspondence, legislative files, case files, newspaper clippings, press releases, speeches, and political campaign material. The bulk of the materials document Lanham's activities with the House Committees on Public Works, Foreign Affairs, Expenditures in the Executive Departments, and its Special Subcommittee investigating the Veterans Administration. There is also a small amount of personal material.
  
  Identifier:   RBRL100HLL  
  Repository:   Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies  
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