T. Rogers Wade Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials

Descriptive Summary
Title: T. Rogers Wade Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials
Creator: Wade, T. Rogers.
Inclusive Dates: 1978-1980
Language(s): English
Extent: 7 box(es) (6 linear feet), 3 scrapbooks
Collection Number: RBRL194TRW
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: Materials in the T. Rogers Wade Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials relate to Herman Talmadge's senatorial reelection campaign in 1980.

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Collection Description

Biographical Note

T. Rogers Wade was chairman of Herman E. Talmadge's 1980 re-election campaign, as well as a former administrative assistant and chief political fundraiser for the senator in Washington, D.C.

Scope and Content

The collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports, printed materials, scrapbooks, and audiovisual materials. Materials largely relate to Talmadge's 1980 re-election campaign.

Organization and Arrangement

The collection has been divided into four series: I. Campaign files, II. Printed materials, III. Scrapbooks, and IV. Audiovisual Materials (see separate finding aid).

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

T. Rogers Wade Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, The University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia.

Processing Notes

Audiovisual materials were removed for preservation.

User Restrictions

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

Copyright Information

Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2008.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Herman E. Talmadge Collection

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

I. Campaign files
2 box(es)
(1 linear foot)
		This series includes correspondence, reports and newspaper clippings. There are also clippings on Senator Talmadge from 1954 and 1973, as well as a play written on his father's life. The play was titled, "In the Land of Beginning Again."
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1	1-2	Talmadge Campaign Committee Information
1	3-6	Mail File Master File
1	7	Addresses
1	8	Schedules
1	9	"Talmadge for Georgia" poster/brochure
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2	1	Volunteer Coordinators
2	2	Federal Elections Commission Supplement
2	3	Senatorial Districts of Georgia
2	4	Masterfile Minority Commission
2	5	An analysis of political attitudes in the State of Georgia , 1980
2	6	Zell Miller for U. S. Senate
2	7	Friends of Mattingly
2	8	The Hydro-Carbon Combine in America
2	9	Talmadge Intern Party, 1979
2	10	Checklist for social arrangements
2	11	Tickets - Talmadge birthday
2	12	Atlanta State Farmers Market
2	13	Regret Letters
2	14	Business Cards/letterhead
2	15	Atlanta Constitution, December 19, 1954
2	16	"Talmadge and Watergate" Atlanta Constitution, September 9, 1973
2	17	Talmadge clippings from Kathy Clahoun Wood
2	18	"In the Land of Beginning Again" Life of Eugene Talmadge
2	19	Correspondence with Michael D. Kelley, IRS, related to the Herman E. Talmadge Campaign Fund, 1975-1977, 1979
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Mapcase		Poster, Certificate of Appreciation to Sen. Herman Talmadge from the hard working young citizens of Brunswick and the Golden Island [original artwork] [oversize] [missing] (1 (19.25x29") color)

 

II. Printed Materials
1 box(es)
(.5 linear feet)
		These were materials used in preparing news releases or speeches. This also includes information on financing political campaigns.
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3	1-3	Congressional Pictorial Directory, 1967, 1973, 1977
3	4	"Review of Laws Related to Contributions Made By or Solicited From Senate Officers", April 1, 1977
3	5	The War Powers Resolution by Pat M. Holt, undated
3	6	The Energy Crisis: The Moral Equivalent of Bamboozle by J. Clayburn, undated
3	7	"Our American Government", January 1, 1971
3	8	S. 3029 Social Security Act - Mental Health Services, August 6, 1980
3	9	"U. S. Senate Travel Regulations", March 15, 1978
3	10	National Fuel Alcohol and Farm Commodity Production Act of 1979, July 17-19, 1979
3	11	USDA Gasohol Research Activities of Pilot Projects, July 23, 1979
3	12	Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Energy Act, 1979
3	13	Guide to Federal Programs for Rural Development, undated
3	14	Public Financing of Congressional Campaigns, undated
3	15	Congressional Directory Supplement, 1978
3	16	Georgia Guide for Elected Officials, 1975
3	17	Grantsmanship by Riva Leg, undated
3	18	U. S. Government Policy and Supporting Positions, November 8, 1976

 

III. Scrapbooks

4 volume(s)

News articles on Senator Talmadge were compiled and put in these scrapbooks by Marcia Wade. These articles related to Talmadge's overall career as U. S. Senator: his service on the Watergate Commission, the Agriculture Committee, the ethics controversy, his alcoholism treatment, the 1980 election and post election. Ms. Wade titled these 1978-80 scrapbooks, "Story As I Read It." Arrangement is chronological.

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4

Clippings on Herman Talmadge, 1974

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5

Book I. (ethics controversy, alcoholism treatment), July 1978-October 1981

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Book II. (ethics controversy and election), 1979

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7

Book III. (primary and general election, post election), 1980