 John S. Cohen Certificate
Collection DescriptionBiographical NoteJohn Sanford Cohen, native to Augusta, Georgia and president of the Atlanta Journal, was appointed as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate on April 25, 1932 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William J. Harris. He served until January 11, 1933, when Richard B. Russell, Jr. was elected to serve the remainder of the term. For additional information, see: Biographical Directory for the United States Congress, John Sanford Cohen (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/guidedisplay.pl?index=C000597) Scope and ContentA certificate documenting the official appointment of John S. Cohen as U.S. Senator on April 25, 1932, following the death of Senator William J. Harris, to serve until a replacement was duly elected. The certificate is dated April 25, 1932, and signed by John B. Wilson, Secretary of State and Richard B. Russell, Jr., Governor. Administrative InformationPreferred CitationJohn S. Cohen Certificate, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641. User RestrictionsLibrary acts as "fair use" reproduction agent. Copyright InformationBefore 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 permissions. 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 PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2008. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject TermsRelated Collections in Other RepositoriesGeorgia Archives, Public Reference Service, File II, Georgia Department of Archives and History | ||||||||||||||||||||