Descriptive Summary | |
Title: Ben L. Jones Papers | |
Creator: Jones, Ben | |
Inclusive Dates: 1987-1993 | |
Language(s): English | |
Extent: 34 Linear Feet | |
Collection Number: RBRL029 | |
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies |
Benjamin Lewis Jones (1941-) served for four years in the United States House of Representatives from 1989 January 3, to 1993 January 3, representing Georgia's Fourth Congressional District. He served as a Democratic whip, as well as a member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. In addition to his time as a congressman, Jones is best known for his role as Cooter Davenport in the televesion series The Dukes of Hazzard.
This collection contains legislation, publications, correspondence, and research files related to Ben Jones' time as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Ben Jones papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.
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