Georgia Gubernatorial Campaign Speech by Robert F. Wood

Georgia Gubernatorial Campaign Speech by Robert F. Wood

Descriptive Summary

Title: Georgia Gubernatorial Campaign Speech by Robert F. Wood
Creator: Wood, Robert F.
Inclusive Dates: 1938
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 box(es) (.25 linear feet)
Collection Number: RBRL226RFW
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: The collection consists of a five-page mimeographed speech presented by Georgia gubernatorial candidate, Robert F. Wood, to an audience in McDonough, Georgia on 25 June 1938.

Collection Description

Biographical Note

Robert F. Wood was from Athens, Georgia and was a candidate for governor of Georgia in 1938. He opposed E. D. Rivers.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a five-page mimeographed speech presented by candidate for governor of Georgia, Robert F. Wood, to an audience in McDonough, Georgia on 25 June 1938. The speech includes Wood's slogan, "Get Out of the Woods with Wood" and outlines his platform, which opposes taxes imposed by President Roosevelt and proposed by Wood's opponent, E. D. Rivers who won the election.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Gubernatorial Campaign Speech by Robert F. Wood, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

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Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2008.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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1Five-page mimeographed speech presented by candidate for governor of Georgia, Robert F. Wood, to an audience in McDonough, Georgia on 25 June 1938. The speech includes Wood's slogan, "Get Out of the Woods with Wood" and outlines his platform, which opposes taxes imposed by President Roosevelt and proposed by Wood's opponent, E. D. Rivers who won the election

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University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1641