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John S. Cohen Certificate
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John S. Cohen Certificate | |
| Creator: Cohen, John S., 1870-1935. | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1932 April 25 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 box(es) | |
| Collection Number: RBRL235JSC | |
| Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies | |
| Abstract: A 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. | |
Collection Description
Biographical Note
John 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 Content
A 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.
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Preferred Citation
John S. Cohen Certificate, 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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Georgia Archives, Public Reference Service, File II, Georgia Department of Archives and History