History Lives in the Russell Library Highlights of Collections and Services Richard B' Russell Libra

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History Lives in the Russell
Library Highlights of Collections and
Services Richard B. Russell Library for
Political Research and Studies University of
Georgia Libraries
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The Russell Library is

• A CENTER for documenting modern (1900-present)
  politics, policy, and political culture both
  within and without Georgia
• A CENTER for teaching and learning about the use
  of primary resources and archival materials
• ACENTER for informal learning through exhibits
  and public programs

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What will you find at the The Russell Library?

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Over 100 collections open for researchdocumentin
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Agriculture
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Goldkist founder D. W. Brooks inspects broiler
chickens. In 1933 D.W. Brooks, a young agronomy
instructor at the University of Georgia started a
farm cooperative in his state called the Cotton
Producers Association. By cooperating Brooks and
his members were able to save money, expand their
operations, and improve their products. At first
the group was interested in cotton production,
but gradually it expanded its interests to
include first fertilizer then feed for poultry
and finally into poultry production starting in
the 1940s. In 1972, the cooperative changed its
name to Gold Kist. D. W. Brooks Collection,
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research
and Studies, UGA Libraries.
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The Atomic Age
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Schematic drawing of bomb shelter for farm
animals Appears in Protection of Food and
Agriculture Against Nuclear Attack A Guide for
Agricultural Leaders, a U. S. Department of
Agriculture publication, 1962. Richard B.
Russell Jr. Collection, Richard B. Russell
Library for Political Research and Studies, UGA
Libraries.
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On the Stump!

• Campaigning

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Herman Talmadge astride a donkey, the symbol of
the Democratic Party This photo opportunity
happened during Talmadges successful campaign
for reelection in 1950. Herman E. Talmadge
Collection, Richard B. Russell Library for
Political Research and Studies, UGA Libraries.
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Electoral college delegates Maxine Goldstein and
Coretta Scott King cast their votes for Jimmy
Carter in the 1980 election. Maxine S. Goldstein
Collection, Richard B. Russell Library for
Political Research and Studies, UGA Libraries.
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Campaign post card Campaign literature from
Michael Thurmonds successful campaign for Labor
Commissioner of Georgia, 1998. Michael Thurmond
Collection, Richard B. Russell Library for
Political Research and Studies, UGA Libraries.
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The Environment
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Monument to Atlantas Progress Clifford Baldy
Baldowski cartoon depicts a polluted
Chattahoochee River with a boat labeled River
Sports washed up on the bank with a skeleton
inside. From Atlanta Constitution, ca. 1977.
Clifford Baldowski Editorial Cartoon Collection,
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research
and Studies, UGA Libraries.
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Education
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LOTTERY ZELL YES! Georgia Governor, Zell Miller
established the Hope Scholarship in 1993 to
provide tuition and a small book stipend to
Georgia college students who maintain a B
average. Funds from the Georgia Lottery fund
this scholarship program. Zell Miller
Collection, Richard B. Russell Library for
Political Research and Studies, UGA Libraries.
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Racial Politics
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Relics Editorial cartoon depicting relics of
Georgias past which include a roasted pig
labeled Old Timey Political Barbecues and a
Klan outfit, a spittoon and suspenders labeled
County Unit Control. Another case, labeled
Georgia, has a straw hat and jug of moonshine
in it. Appeared in the Atlanta Constitution, ca.
1962. Clifford Baldowski Editorial Cartoon
Collection, Richard B. Russell Library for
Political Research and Studies, UGA Libraries.
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Kennedy Assassination

• Warren Commission

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Senator Russells Warren Commission notes
Russells notes reflect his dissatisfaction with
the findings of the Warren Commission. Im the
only man that bucked the report, he said.
Russell objected to the original wording that
stated categorically there had been no conspiracy
involved in the assassination. He insisted the
report should go no further than finding that Lee
Harvey Oswald fired the shots that killed Kennedy
and wounded Governor John B. Connally of Texas.
Russell also disagreed with the theory that the
first bullet fired in Dallas assassination
wounded Kennedy and then Connally. The final
compromise on this point said the commission
found no evidence that Oswald was part of any
conspiracy, domestic or foreign. Richard B.
Russell Jr. Collection, Richard B. Russell
Library for Political Research and Studies, UGA
Libraries.
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Vietnam
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Congressman Bo Callaway with troops in
Vietnam. In late 1965 Bo Callaway went to the
chair of the Armed Services Committee, Mendel
Rivers and requested authorization to visit
Vietnam. Rivers denied the request. After much
perseverance Callaway prevailed. He traveled to
Vietnam in May of 1966 at his own expense and
without assistance from the military. He was the
first congressman to do so. Howard H. Callaway
Collection, Richard B. Russell Library for
Political Research and Studies, UGA
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President Richard Nixon prepares a speech on his
Vietnam policy, November 1969. President Nixon
and his chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman work amidst
stacks of constituent mail related to the war in
Vietnam. Richard B. Russell, Jr. Collection,
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research
and Studies, UGA Libraries.
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Watergate
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Talmadge with cigar at Watergate hearings Georgia
Senator Herman Talmadge, with trademark cigar,
during the hearings of the Senate Select
Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities
which investigated the Watergate Affair. Herman
E. Talmadge Collection, Richard B. Russell
Library for Political Research and Studies, UGA
Libraries.
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What will you find at the The Russell Library?

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• Friendly and creative archivists ready to help
  you locate materials for your research and
  orient your classes to using primary sources and
  archival materials

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• A 70 seat auditorium available for reservation
  appointed with LCD projector, screen, and VCR

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• A large gallery space with changing exhibits
  about modern political life in Georgia and beyond

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• Lectures and public oral history programs

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A few interesting Facts

• Russell Library collections are catalogued in GIL
  and our finding aids are located on our web site.
  
• Even though we are a political archives the range
  of topics documented in our collections extends
  well beyond official politics to encompass the
  ideas, interests, and concerns of constituents,
  elected officials, political parties, grassroots
  organizations, lobbyists, scholars, journalists,
  and more!
• A 4-foot likeness of Richard Russell was carved
  out of lard for a reception in his honor.
  Unfortunately, we dont have this
  sculptureFortunately, we do have
  photographscolor photographs!

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for researchfor instructionfor
entertainment
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Visit the Russell Library!
Entrance to the Russell Library is on the west
side of the Main Library building on north
campus. Hours are 8-5 M-F Contact us 542-5788
or russlib_at_uga.edu