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Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Papers, Series XIII: News Releases
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| Title: Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Papers, Series XIII: News Releases | |
| Creator: Stephens, Robert Grier, Jr., 1913-2003 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1967-1973 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 3 box(es) (1.5 linear feet) | |
| Collection Number: RBRL177RGS_XIII | |
| Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies | |
| Abstract: Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Papers, Series XIII: News Releases contain lists of radio, newspaper, television and unaffiliated persons to which Stephens sent news releases. The rest of the series contains telegram and printed news releases from Stephens' office with a notation of the subject files in which a copy is place. These releases are arranged chronologically (latest date first). For other copies of the releases and related material (especially for years not covered by these releases) see II. General, News Releases. Speech material is located in Series II. General under the folder titles: "Speeches-Stephens" and "Stephens-Speeches." | |
Collection Description
Biographical Note
Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 14, 1913. He attended public school, graduating from Boys' High School in 1931, and he received an A.B. (1935), M.A. (1937), and LL.B. (1941) from the University of Georgia. Stephens enlisted in the Army in September 1941 and served in Germany until March 1946. He was released from active duty with the rank of lieutenant colonel, his last assignment being on the legal staff of Justice Robert Jackson at the Nuremberg trials of major Nazi war criminals. After being discharged from the Army, Stephens returned to the states and taught at the Georgia Law School from 1946 to 1947. He served as Athens' city attorney (1947-1950) before being elected as a member of the Georgia State Senate (1951-1953). Stephens went on to serve as a member of the Georgia State House of Representatives (1953-1959). In 1960, he campaigned, as a Democrat, and was elected to the 87th U.S. Congress where he served until January 3, 1976. Stephens died on February 20, 2003, in Athens, Georgia and is buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery.
Scope and Content
This series contains lists of radio, newspaper, television and unaffiliated persons to which Stephens sent news releases. The rest of the series contains telegram and printed news releases from Stephens' office with a notation of the subject files in which a copy is place. These releases are arranged chronologically (latest date first). For other copies of the releases and related material (especially for years not covered by these releases) see II. General, News Releases. Speech material is located in Series II. General under the folder titles: "Speeches-Stephens" and "Stephens-Speeches."
Organization and Arrangement
The series is arranged in chronological order
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Preferred Citation
Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.
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Finding aid prepared on: 2008.
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