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The collection consists of the diary and personal and political papers of Richard B. Russell, Sr. from 1872 to 1938. The personal
papers include correspondence relating to Russell"s involvement on the Board of Trustees at the University of Georgia and
as a member of the first Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, family related correspondence, and a few speeches
made by Russell. The political series (1888-1938) contains mostly correspondence pertaining to various campaigns for public
and judicial offices, including his 1911 gubernatorial bid. The business/finance records include bank statements, bills and
receipts, and miscellaneous items. The legal/judicial series contains material relating to Russell"s law practice in Winder,
Georgia and his many years as a noted jurist.
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