W. Russell King Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials

W. Russell King Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials

Descriptive Summary

Title: W. Russell King Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials
Inclusive Dates: 1978-2019
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet
Collection Number: RBRL469
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: This collection documents Russell King's time working as legislative assistant, counsel, and legislative director in the office of Senator Herman Talmadge.

Collection Description

Historical Note

Russell King obtained his law degree in 1974 from the Univeristy of Georgia School of Law. He then was in private practive from 1974-1975 before joining the office of Senator Herman Talmadge. There, he assumed various positions, including legislative assistant, counsel, and legislative director. After leaving Talmadge's office, King worked for Southern Railway as a special representative, and also served as counsel to Freeport Minerals Company.

Scope and Content

This collection documents Russell King's time in the office of Senator Herman E. Talmadge. It contains news articles, memos, newsletters, and invitations to presidential events.

Organization and Arrangement

The arrangement of the files follows the original owner's organization.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

W. Russell King Collection of Herman E. Talmadge Materials. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Anna Harris & Jessica Wylie, 2023-12-11.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms


Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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101"Barnes, Miller Practice Talmadgeism," The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2002
 
102Congressional Record, Talmadge on the Energy Crisis, 1979
 
103Newsletters, July 17, 1978
 
104Talmadge for Georgia, [1980]
 

Additions

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201[Presidential Events and Ceremonies], 1977-1985
202[Articles and Memos], 1979-2019
203[Herman E. Talmadge], 1979-1990
204Talmadge Senate Staff List, 1977-05
205Letter from Robin Harris to George Busbee re: Support for Norman Underwood, 1980-03-12
206Talmadge Senate Staff List, 1979-01
207Chairmen's Representatives, 1977-04-01
208[Talmadge Legislative Record], 1980
209Talmadge Senate Staff List, 1980
210Herman E. Talmadge: A Political Biography, by Charles Myer Elson, 1980

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University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1641