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Houseal photo and newspaper clippings (Electronic records), 1985 - 1987
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Collection number: ca-004-er002
Scope and Contents
Two newspaper articles and one photograph of Willie Houseal. Houseal Moves Into Hotter Politics: District 1 Councilman Expects Heavy Scrutinization, Valdosta Daily Times, February 17, 1985; and "Houseal Elected Mayor Pro Tem," Valdosta Daily Times, 1987-03-06.
Dates:
1985 - 1987
MS134-003 Elect Marvin Griffin Governor: State Democratic Primary, 1962
Book — Box: 1, Book: 3
Collection number: MS/134-003
Scope and Contents
Marvin Griffin, a staunch segregationist, ran for Governor of Georgia in 1962 against Carl Sanders. Griffin used his segregationist credentionals openly and the Confederate flag on his letterhead reflects the famous and controversial change. Griffin's letter mentions Martin Luter King, the C(and)S Bank and the NAACP. Sanders won, prompting Griffin to say, "A lot of people that ate my barbecue didn't vote for me." (description by seller)
Dates:
1962
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