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| Descriptive Summary |
| 3 | Collection Description |
| Administrative Information |
| Related Materials and Subjects |
| Series Descriptions and Folder Listing |
| 1 | Series III: Speeches and Press 1984-1994 |
| Subseries A. Press Assistant Files |
| Subseries B. Speeches |
| Subseries C. Newsletter |
| Subseries D. Congressional Record |
| Subseries E. Press Clippings |
George W. (Buddy) Darden Papers, Series III: Speeches and Press
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: George W. (Buddy) Darden Papers, Series III: Speeches and Press | |
| Creator: Darden, George, 1943- | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1984-1994 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 4 box(es) (3.5 linear feet, 1.4 MB) | |
| Collection Number: RBRL079GWD_III | |
| Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies | |
| Abstract: George (Buddy) Darden served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995. Series III: Speeches and Press documents Darden's public statements and includes copies of speeches, press releases, newsletters, and newspaper clippings. | |
Collection Description
Biographical Note
George Washington "Buddy" Darden was born in Sparta, Georgia, on November 22, 1943. He attended North Georgia College, and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1965. He was selected to serve in Senator Richard B. Russell's patronage program in Washington, D.C. He received his law degree from the University of Georgia Law School in 1967, and served as assistant district attorney in Cobb County from 1968 to 1972, when he was elected district attorney.
In 1980, he was elected as a Democrat to the Georgia House of Representatives, and served on the Judiciary Committee. After the death of U.S. Representative Larry McDonald, Darden won the special election to take his seat in 1983. In congress, he served on several committees, including the House Armed Services, Ethics, and Appropriations. In 1994, he lost his reelection bid, and unsuccessfully campaigned for congress in 2002. He served under Governor Roy Barnes as chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission.
Since 1995, he has been with the law firm McKenna, Long & Aldridge. President Clinton appointed him to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. After Clinton left office, Darden began doing work for the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, traveling to various countries including Indonesia and Senegal. Darden has also represented Georgia's interests in the water disputes with Alabama and Florida.
Scope and Content
Series III: Speeches and Press documents Darden's public statements and includes copies of speeches, press releases, radio addresses, address from the floor, newsletters sent to his constituents 
, and newspaper clippings about Darden's career and views. Major topics include the military, the government budget, business and economy, and events in his district in Georgia.
Organization and Arrangement
Divided into five subseries: A. Press Assistant Files, B. Speeches, C. Newsletter, D. Congressional Record, and E. Press Clippings.
The rest of Darden's papers are described in separate finding aids: Series I: 
Constituent Services, Series II: Legislative, Series IV: Political, Series V: Personal, Series VI: Office, Series VII: Photographs, Series VIII: Artifacts, and Audiovisual Materials.
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
This series is open for research use.
This series contains electronic files. To access these files, please request the folders you would like through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the files. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.
Preferred citation
George W. (Buddy) Darden Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.
Conditions Governing Use
Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.
Copyright Information
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Finding Aid Publication
Finding Aid prepared by Adriane Hanson, 2013-5-21.
Related Materials and Subjects
Subject Terms
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