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M. E. Thompson Papers
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Thompson, M. E. (Melvin Ernest), 1903-1980. |
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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.
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RBRL234MET |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Beth Abney Collection of Campaign Material
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Abney, Annie Beth Mobley |
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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.
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RBRL304BACM |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Marvin Griffin Papers
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Griffin, Marvin, 1907-1982 |
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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.
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RBRL375 |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Abit Nix Papers
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Nix, H. Abit (Hosea Abit), 1888-1959 |
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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.
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RBRL105HAN |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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W. Fred Orr and Fred Orr II Papers
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Orr, W. Fred, 1913-1985 |
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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.
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RBRL299ORR |
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Norman L. Underwood Papers
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Underwood, Norman L., 1941 |
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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.
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Identifier: |
RBRL535 |
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Herman E. Talmadge Collection, Subgroup A: Pre-Gubernatorial
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Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002 |
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Dates: |
1945-1954 |
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The Pre-Gubernatorial subgroup consists of the subject files for The Statesman and includes correspondence, newspaper clippings,
printed material and photographs. Materials relate to letters to the editor, elections in Georgia and his father, Eugene Talmadge,
religion, taxes, communism, and African Americans.
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Identifier: |
RBRL102HET_A |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Herman E. Talmadge Collection, Subgroup C, Series VI: Political
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Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002 |
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Dates: |
1950-1980 |
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Herman E. Talmadge Collection, Subgroup C, Series VI: Political files document Talmadge's campaigns for the United States
Senate seat in 1956 and his re-election campaigns of 1966, 1974 and 1980. Included in this series are correspondence, mailing
lists, newspaper clippings, speeches, guest registers, scrapbook, receipts, expenditure reports, printed materials, newsletters,
tax returns, and political opinion polls. The purpose of the opinion polls was to reflect support that Talmadge might expect
during an election year. There are also materials pertaining to an attempt by some Georgians to persuade Talmadge to run for
governor of Georgia in 1966.
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RBRL102HET_C_VI |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Thomas M. Hayes Collection of Georgia Republican Party Campaign Photographs
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Hayes, Thomas M. |
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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.
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Identifier: |
RBRL083TMH |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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John W. Davis Papers, Series VI: General File
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Davis, John W., 1916-1992 |
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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.
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RBRL132JWD_VI |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Sidney J. Marcus Papers
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Marcus, Sidney J., 1928-1983. |
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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.
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RBRL191SJM |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Wood and Associates Political Advertising Collection
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Wood, Dorothy, L., 1930-2008 |
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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).
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RBRL211WA |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Georgia Republican Party Central Committee Campaign Files
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Georgia Republican Party Central Committee |
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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.
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Identifier: |
RBRL265GRPCCC |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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George J. Berry Papers
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Berry, George J., 1937- |
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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.
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RBRL077GJB |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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C. Donald (Don) Johnson Papers, Record Group B: Congress
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Johnson, Clete Donald (Don), Jr., 1948- |
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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 orientation 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.
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RBRL038CDJ_B |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Howard H. (Bo) Callaway Papers
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Callaway, Howard H. (Howard Hollis), 1927- |
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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.
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Identifier: |
RBRL015HHC |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Carl E. Sanders Papers, Series XV. Audiovisual Materials
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Sanders, Carl Edward, 1925- |
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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.
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RBRL039CES_XV |
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Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
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Clarke County (Ga.) McCarthy for President Records
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Clarke County (Ga.) McCarthy for President Organization |
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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.
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RBRL050MPCC |
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Eunice L. Mixon Papers
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Mixon, Eunice Lastinger, 1931- |
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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.
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RBRL069ELM |
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Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee Files
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Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee |
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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.
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RBRL087GSDEC |
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