J. B. Fuqua Public Service Papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: J. B. Fuqua Public Service Papers
Creator: Fuqua, John Brooks (J.B.), 1918-2006
Inclusive Dates: 1948-1999
Language(s): English
Extent: 3 box(es) (3 linear feet), including 15 photographs
Collection Number: RBRL249JBF
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: The J.B. Fuqua Public Service Papers detail the political career of self-made businessman and philanthropist, J.B. Fuqua. Fuqua was born and raised in Prince Edward County, Virginia before settling in Augusta, Georgia with his family. His primary business was ownership of WJBF television and radio stations. Fuqua became involved with politics in 1957 when he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives for Richmond County where he served four terms. During his tenure as a politician, Fuqua was responsible for helping Carl Sanders become elected as governor in 1962 and also served as a member of the Democratic National Convention Committee in 1964. The collection includes papers detailing Fuqua's involvement with the Georgia Democratic Party, photographs, campaign memorabilia, and audiovisual materials.

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Collection Description

Biographical Note

John Brooks Fuqua was born and raised in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Fuqua became a resident of Augusta, Georgia in 1940 where he lived with his wife, Dorothy, and their two children, J. Rex and Alan. J.B. Fuqua was a self-made businessman who built a multimillion-dollar empire which included owning WJBF television and radio stations and nearly two dozen other companies. Fuqua's political career started in 1957 when he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives for Richmond County where he served four terms. Fuqua's political career ended in 1966 when he left the chair of the Georgia Democratic Party.

While in the General Assembly, he was responsible for passing legislation to finance a new governor's mansion and he was involved with helping Carl Sanders become governor in 1962. Fuqua also maintained relationships with major national politicians such as John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and other national leaders. With the assistance of U.S. Attorney General, Robert Kennedy, he and Governor Sanders were able to prevent much of the racial violence that plagued some other southern states.

Fuqua became involved with philanthropic work after leaving politics. He donated to Duke University in Durham, North Carolina to establish the Fuqua School of Business in 1980, established the Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens in honor of his wife, and also established the Orchid House. Fuqua also gave donations to establish the Fuqua Heart Center at Piedmont Hospital, Wesley Woods Center of Emory Healthcare, and the George West Mental Health Foundation.

Fuqua passed away in Atlanta, Georgia of complications from bronchitis in April 2006.

Scope and Content

This collection details the political career of businessman and philanthropist, J.B. Fuqua. Fuqua was involved with politics and in particular the Democratic Party of Georgia from 1957 to 1966. The collection includes papers detailing Fuqua's involvement with local politics as a representative of Richmond County in Augusta, Georgia; his involvement with getting Carl Sanders elected governor in 1962; and his involvement with the Democratic National Convention Committee in 1964. This collection also includes photographs and campaign memorabilia. Audiovisual materials have been removed into a separate finding aid found here.

Organization and Arrangement

This collection is organized into four series: I. Political, II. Photographs, and III. Artifacts, and IV. Audiovisual.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

J. B. Fuqua Public Service Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

User Restrictions

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

Copyright Information

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Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2012.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Carl E. Sanders Papers

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Series I. Political
52 folder(s)
		This series includes papers related to J.B. Fuqua's political career and his involvement with the Georgia Democratic Party. The papers in this series include correspondence, drafts of speeches, pamphlets, and handbooks. This series covers Fuqua's political involvement with the Governor's Mansion Committee, campaign to elect Carl Sanders for Governor, State Democratic Executive Committee, Young Democratic Clubs of America, and the National Democratic Committee.
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1	1	Citizens Advisory Committee on Public Health and Welfare, 1949
1	2	Political [State Senate Election, Augusta-Richmond County Election], 1962
1	3	Personal/Political, 1958-1973
1	4	Personal/Political [State Senate Election; Public Work; Reports for Department of Interior; Department of Health, Education, Welfare], 1963-1964
1	5	Board of Governors of the Richmond Co. Democratic Party, 1964
1	6	J.B. Fuqua Georgia House of Representatives campaign cards, nametags, and labels, 1960s
1	7	J.B. Fuqua Georgia State Senate 22nd District Cards and labels, 1960s
1	8	Christmas Cards, Governor Jimmy Carter, Fritz Hollings, Hubert Humphrey, Lyndon Johnson, 1960s-1970s
1	9	Governor's Mansion Committee re: New Executive Mansion, 1961-1962
1	10	Governor's Mansion Committee re: New Executive Mansion, 1961-1962
1	11	Address of Governor Vandiver, 1960 January 11
1	12	Gov. Vandiver press release and correspondence, 1960-1961
1	13	Members of the Georgia General Assembly directory, 1961-1962
1	14	H.B. 732 Uniform Commercial Code of Georgia, 1962
1	15	Rules and Regulations of the State Democratic Executive Committee of Georgia, 1958-1966
1	16	Population of Georgia Counties, 1960
1	17	Georgia Governmental Officials Directory, 1961-1962
1	18	Georgia Governmental Guide, 1963
1	19	Young Democrats Club of Georgia, 1964
1	20	State Democratic Executive Committee misc. (folder 1 of 2), 1962-1965
1	21	State Democratic Executive Committee misc. (folder 2 of 2), 1962-1965
1	22	Sanders gubernatorial campaign, 1962
1	23	Georgia Committee of One Hundred, Democratic Party of Georgia, 1965
1	24	Carl Sanders for Lt. Gov. pamphlet (3 copies), 1962
1	25	A Big Johnny Reb Special Editorial, 1962
1	26	Carl Sanders gubernatorial campaign ads and press, 1962
1	27	Carl Sanders governor's race [Political broadcast transcripts & agreements], 1970
1	28	Carl Sanders gubernatorial campaign, general (folder 1 of 3), 1962
1	29	Carl Sanders gubernatorial campaign, general (folder 2 of 3), 1962
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2	1	Carl Sanders gubernatorial campaign, general (folder 3 of 3), 1962
2	2	Petition to Sanders and Fuqua from Americans for Constitutional Government, 1962
2	3	Democratic Speech Material (folder 1 of 2), 1963-1964
2	4	Democratic Speech Material [Democratic National Convention, Barry Goldwater] (folder 2 of 2), 1963-1964
2	5	Democratic National Convention program and floor passes, 1964
2	6	Democratic National Committee, A Year of Progress, 1964
2	7	Democratic National Committee and Convention, 1964
2	8	Talking Points About Democratic Party, 1964
2	9	Election Report [Congressional], 1962
2	10	Instructor's Manual: Democratic Precinct Worker's Course, circa 1960s
2	11	1964 Speech Cards Prepared by Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for Democratic National Convention, 1964
2	12	Democratic Fact Book, Democratic County Handbook, 1962
2	13	[Organization Manual and Invitation for Young Democratic Clubs of America], circa 1960s
2	14	[Democratic Campaign Materials and Handbooks], 1960-1964
2	15	The Rights of Man; One Nation, One People [Democratic Platform], 1960, 1964
2	16	1964 Democratic Fact Book, 1964
2	17	How to be Influential in Politics, The Citizen in Politics, 1958-1959
2	18	National Democratic Committee (folder 1 of 2), 1962-1965
2	19	National Democratic Committee (folder 2 of 2), 1962-1965
2	20	The Enduring Legacy of Lyndon Johnson Address, 1999 May 14
2	21	Partners in Progress: LBJ and the 89th, speakers kit, 1963
2	22	Johnson-Humphrey Campaign State Headquarters, 1964
2	23	All the Way LBJ bumper sticker, [1964?]
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mapcase		Cracker Crumble, 1964 October 30
mapcase		Senatorial Districts of Georgia map [from 1960 United States Census], 1962
mapcase		State of Georgia Traffic Map, 1959
mapcase		Organization of Federal Executive Departments and Agencies: United States Senate Committee on Government Operations, 1960

 

Series II. Photographs
4 folder(s)
		The photographs in this series have been separated from their original folders for preservation purposes. Photographs include official portraits of Carl Sanders, photographs of the Governor's Mansion, and a group photograph of J.B. Fuqua and Jimmy Carter.
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2	24	[Carl Sanders portraits], [1962?] (1 (3.25 x 4.5") b/w, 3 (8 x 10") b/w)
2	25	Photographs of Governor's Mansion, 1960s (6 (4 x 5") b/w)
2	26	Road and sign near Milhaven, GA, circa 1962 (4 (3 x 4") b/w)
2	27	Photograph of J.B. Fuqua, unidentified woman, and Jimmy Carter, 1960s (1 (8 x 10") b/w)

 

Series III. Artifacts
		The artifacts in this series include campaign memorabilia such as campaign buttons, conference badges, and specialty license plates.
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2	28	License plate, Georgia Senator, 1963
2	29	License plate, Senator, 1960s
2	30	License plate, Senator, 1960s
2	31	License plate, Presidential Inauguration, 1965
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3		Governor's Conference and Democratic National Convention Badges, 1960-1966
3		Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey Campaign Button, 1964[?]
3		U.S.S. Kennedy Delegate 2.5" Tombstone, 1960
3		Lyndon B. Johnson 3" Medallion, 1964[?]
3		J.B. Fuqua Senator District 22 Name Badge, 1960s
3		Plastic pink donkey charm, 1960s
3		U.S.S. Kennedy tie clip, 1960
3		Donkey tie clip, 1960s
3		[1966 or 1999 campaign pin], 1966
3		LBJ for the USA campaign pin, 1964[?]
3		LBJ for the USA tie clip, 1964 [?]
3		I'm for Sanders campaign button (2), 1964
3		The Word is Byrd campaign button, 1960s
3		Re-Elect Bob Stephens U.S. Congress campaign button (2), 1960
3		Kennedy and Johnson campaign button, 1960
3		See Georgia First button (2)
3		Lyndon B. Johnson puppet, undated