DAVIS, JAMES C. (JAMES
CURRAN), 1895-1981.
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Series 2
Campaign Files, 1946-1952
Boxes 8-14, OP1
1946 Campaign | ||
Box | Folder | Content |
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8 | 1 | Campaign strategy (primary), mainly correspondence |
8 | 2 | Campaign strategy (general election), mainly correspondence |
8 | 3 | Election Contest file - Helen Mankin, mainly correspondence to JCD re expenses, financial matters, contest with Mankin; some printed material |
8 | 4 | Election Contest file of Wyman C. Lowe, mainly correspondence from JCD re formalities, legalities of contest with Lowe |
8 | 5 | Election Contest file, Correspondence concerning Mankin and Lowe contests mainly correspondence from JCD re support in contests; also to JCD re expenses |
8 | 6 | Primary - Misc. Correspondence, both to and from JCD re support, "thanks" |
8 | 7 | Misc. Notes/Scrap Paper, mainly daily correspondence, notes of JCD |
8 | 8 | Political Lists, printed and typed lists of constituents/voters |
8 | 9 | Public Speeches, typed and handwritten |
8 | 10 | Financial Information, correspondence, receipts, checks |
8 | 11 | Miscellaneous Pamphlets and Literature, printed material re Democratic Party in general (not JCD) |
8 | 12 | Campaign Pictures of Davis, photographs taken in one sitting |
8 | 13 | Correspondence (Davis Personal), mainly to JCD from concerned constituents |
8 | 14 | Work on Behalf of Constituents, mainly correspondence to JCD from citizens groups wanting action on various matters |
8 | 15 | Letters of Support, correspondence asking for and pledging support |
8 | 16 | Letters of Congratulations (General Election), all correspondence to JCD re victory |
8 | 17 | Miscellaneous, information on governmental matters |
8 | 18 | Miscellaneous Newspaper Clippings, mainly whole editions (Georgia papers) concerning general politics - national |
8 | 19 | Miscellaneous Newspaper Clippings, mainly whole editions of Georgia and Tennessee papers |
8 | 20 | Newspaper Clippings re Davis vs. Mankin, mainly editions of and clippings from Atlanta Constitution |
1948 Campaign | ||
9 | 1 | Bills/Invoices, mainly for JCD's campaign headquarters - Grady Hotel |
9 | 2 | Political List File, contributors and voters lists |
9 | 3 | Bill Edens Personal, mainly correspondence from Sec. Bill Edens re money, personal |
OP1 | 5 | Certificate, Representative to Congress from the 5th District of Georgia, December 29, 1948 |
9 | 4 | Davis' Voting Record (79th Congress), one many-paged vote-by-vote record of JCD |
9 | 5 | Work for Constituents, mainly correspondence to and from JCD |
9 | 6 | Speeches by Davis ,2 speeches by JCD and 2 fact sheets on JCD |
9 | 7 | Engagements, mainly correspondence to JCD asking him to appear at various functions |
9 | 8 | Strategy (General Election), mainly correspondence to JCD from his sec., Bill Edens |
9 | 9 | Strategy (Primary), mainly correspondence to JCD and Bill Edens |
9 | 10 | Letters of Support (Primary), mainly correspondence from JCD thanking for support, and many such letters accompanied by support letters |
9 | 11 | Letters of Support (Primary), same as above |
9 | 12 | Letters of Congratulation (Primary), same as above, but all re congratulations |
9 | 13 | Letters of Congratulations (General Election), mainly correspondence from dignitaries in Washington, D.C. and responses from JCD |
9 | 14 | Contributions (Primary), mainly correspondence from JCD expressing thanks |
9 | 15 | Contributions (General Election), same as above; also a list of contributors |
9 | 16 | Election Totals, breakdown of votes by race, precinct, candidate - 3 lists |
9 | 17 | Literature/Pamphlets, mainly printed material for JCD and Mankin; several photographs of JCD |
9 | 18 | Congressional Record, Fulton Co. Yearbook, mainly printed material - 2 copies of Congressional Record and Fulton Co. Yearbook |
9 | 19 | Miscellaneous Scrap/Note Papers, mainly memos |
9 | 20 | Clippings, mainly editions of The North Side News, clippings |
1950 Campaign | ||
10 | 1 | Miscellaneous Financial Information, mainly correspondence to and from JCD; also receipts, etc. |
10 | 2 | Correspondence Concerning Davis' Service in the Army in the Judge Advocate General's Corps., correspondence - 2 letters to JCD stating his record in Army |
10 | 3 | Correspondence/and Resolutions of/the Democratic Executive Committee of Georgia |
10 | 4 | Letters of Acknowledgement of Davis' Appointment of Delegates to the 5th District Democratic Convention, mainly correspondence to JCD |
10 | 5 | Strategy (Primary), mainly correspondence to and from JCD |
10 | 6 | Davis vs. Lowe (Correspondence, Clippings), mainly correspondence (JCD and his lawyers), clippings, and documents re contested Davis vs. Lowe primary election |
10 | 7 | Political List File, list of fire and police stations, jury list, and V.A. hospital patients |
10 | 8 | Correspondence of Contributors (Primary), mainly correspondence from JCD acknowledging contributions |
10 | 9 | Correspondence From Davis Thanking Supporters for non-financial support |
10 | 10 | Congratulatory Letters (General Election), mainly correspondence to JCD and acknowledgements from him |
10 | 11 | Work for Constituents, mainly correspondence to and from JCD |
10 | 12 | Letters of Congratulations (Primary) and responses from JCD |
10 | 13 | Letters of Support (Primary) and responses from JCD |
10 | 14 | Letters from Supporters (Primary) same as above |
10 | 15 | Davis' Gift of Washington Portraits to Masonic Lodges mainly correspondence from JCD re Geo. Washington portraits and to JCD thanking him |
10 | 16 | Clippings newspaper clippings re JCD, general politics |
10 | 17 | Lowe, Wyman C. mainly clippings |
OP1 | 6 | Certificate, Representative to Congress from the 5th District of Georgia, November 27, 1950 |
1952 Campaign | ||
11 | 1 | Misc. Political Pamphlets, Campaign Literature, Congressional Record Copies, mainly printed material for JCD; some against |
11 | 2 | Letters of Support (Primary), and responses from JCD |
11 | 3 | Letters of Support (Primary), same as above |
11 | 4 | Letters of Support (Primary), same as above |
11 | 5 | Proclamation Certifying Davis the Winner of General Election official correspondence to JCD from Clerk of House and Herman Talmadge, Gov. - responses from JCD |
11 | 6 | Letters of Congratulations (General Election), correspondence to JCD from people in Wash., D.C. and responses |
11 | 7 | Letters of Congratulations (Primary), and responses from JCD |
11 | 8 | Letters of Congratulations (Primary), same as above |
11 | 9 | Contributions (Primary), mainly correspondence to and from JCD; several lists of contributors |
11 | 10 | Newspaper Clippings, re: Davis' campaign, general politics |
11 | 11 | Miscellaneous Financial Correspondence, 3 letters - 2 from Bill Edens, 1 from Atlanta Chief of Police |
11 | 12 | Engagements, mainly correspondence (invitations) to JCD |
11 | 13 | Miscellaneous (Congressional), mainly correspondence to and from JCD from constituents re: Congressional action requests |
11 | 14 | 5th District Convention - 1952, mainly correspondence to and from JCD: invitations, responses |
11 | 15 | Georgia Democratic Executive Committee, mainly correspondence to and from JCD |
11 | 16 | Correspondence concerning the Stevenson-Sparkman Campaign Fund, mostly thanks from JCD |
11 | 17 | Davis Family Photos, six 8" x 10" glossies |
11 | 18 | Davis Roll Call Notes, 1947-April 1952, lists of JCD's votes in Congress |
11 | 19 | Television Broadcast after Primary Election, May 16, 1952, 2 copies of speech text |
11 | 20 | Statement of Contributions, Campaign Expenses and Copy of Affidavit -1952 Primary, self-explanatory |
11 | 21 | Correspondence Concerning the County Unit System, to and from JCD - mostly constituents |
11 | 22 | Photos - Misc., 2 large photos of a meeting |
11 | 23 | Strategy (Primary), mainly correspondence to and from JCD, voters lists |
11 | 24 | Speeches, texts of several of JCD's speeches |
1954 Campaign | ||
12 | 1 | Expense Reports - General Election, various official documents, lists re: expenses |
12 | 2 | Expense Report - 1954 Primary, several official lists of contributors |
12 | 3 | Totals of Vote by Precinct of Fulton, DeKalb, and Rockdale, several lists - general election results |
12 | 4 | Invoices, Receipts, self-expanatory |
12 | 5 | Speeches Given by Davis, test of 2 speeches |
12 | 6 | Political List File, county lists of voters, lists of supporters |
12 | 7 | Lists of Contributors, 2 lists |
12 | 8 | Campaign Strategy (Primary), mainly correspondence |
12 | 9 | Contributions (Primary), correspondence to and from JCD |
12 | 10 | Strategy (General Election), mainly correspondence between JCD and his chief strategists |
12 | 11 | Contributions (Primary), correspondence to and from JCD |
12 | 12 | Letters of Support (Primary), correspondence between JCD and constituents |
12 | 13 | Letters of Support (Primary), same as above |
12 | 14 | Contributions (General Election), correspondence between JCD and contributors |
12 | 15 | Contributions (General Election), same as above |
12 | 16 | Letters of Support (General Election), and responses from JCD |
12 | 17 | Letters of Support (General Election), same as above |
12 | 18 | Congressional Record Copies, printed material - those issues with JCD's speeches or which mention JCD |
12 | 19 | Clippings, re: opponent Abrams, JCD |
12 | 20 | Campaign Literature, Miscellaneous Pamphlets, Congressional Yearbook, printed material re: anti-communism, Democratic Party, JCD |
12 | 21 | Letters of Congratulation (General Election), and responses from JCD |
12 | 22 | Work for Constituents, correspondence to and from JCD |
12 | 23 | Work for Constituents, same as above |
12 | 24 | Work for Constituents, same as above |
1956 Campaign | ||
13 | 1 | Contributions (Primary), correspondence to and from JCD |
13 | 2 | Contributions (Primary), same as above |
13 | 3 | Letters of Congratulations (Primary), correspondence to and from JCD |
13 | 4 | Letters of Congratulations (Primary), same as above |
13 | 5 | Letters of Support (General Election), correspondence to and from JCD |
13 | 6 | Letters of Support (General Election), same as above |
13 | 7 | Letters of Support (Primary), same as above |
13 | 8 | Letters of Support (Primary), same as above |
13 | 9 | Letters of Congratulations (General Election), same as above |
13 | 10 | Contributions (General Election), correspondence to and from JCD |
13 | 11 | Contributions (General Election), correspondence to and from JCD and Henry Trouteman |
13 | 12 | Contributions (General Election) same as above |
13 | 13 | Correspondence Regarding the National Democratic Party Convention, 3 sets of correspondence to and from JCD re: convention in Knoxville |
13 | 14 | Strategy (Primary), correspondence between JCD, his managers, and constituents |
13 | 15 | Strategy (General Election), mainly correspondence, some notes on strategy |
13 | 16 | Correspondence, concerning the homicide of Dr. T. H. Brewer includes several affadavits from witnesses |
13 | 17 | Invoices/Financial Information, mainly invoices from Bowen Press Printers |
13 | 18 | Speeches by Davis, 2 texts of JCD's speeches |
13 | 19 | Political Lists, 3 lists (untitled) |
13 | 20 | Campaign Literature of Davis and Opponents, 10 form letters from Mrs. Davis asking for support; form letters from Cone Maddox asking for support; form letters from JCD asking for support; printed material for Randolph Thrower (JCD's opponent) |
13 | 21 | Clippings for and against JCD |
1958 Campaign | ||
14 | 1 | Clippings, three editions of local papers with information on JCD |
14 | 2 | Davis Personal, an anniversary card to JCD, a note to Mrs. Davis, and an invitation to JCD to go bird hunting |
14 | 3 | Contributions (General Election), correspondence between JCD and big contributors |
14 | 4 | M. C. Turman (re: campaign fund), mainly correspondence between JCD and Turman (treasurer) |
14 | 5 | Speech by Davis in Primary, 3 copies of 1 speech |
14 | 6 | Letters of Congratulations (General Election), correspondence between JCD and official in Washington, D.C. (including J. Edgar Hoover) |
14 | 7 | Letters of Support (General Election), correspondence (fairly personalized) between JCD and local supporters |
14 | 8 | Letters of Support (Primary), correspondence to and from JCD |
14 | 9 | Correspondence Concerning the State Democratic Executive Committee, 2 letters - one from JCD to chairman, one to JCD from a hopeful delegate |
14 | 10 | Strategy (Primary), 2 pieces of correspondence to and from JCD; list of key votes in Congress |
14 | 11 | Strategy (General Election), 1 letter from JCD, 2 voting lists |
14 | 12 | Correspondence Concerning the Postal Pay Increase, mainly to JCD thanking him for help in this matter |
14 | 13 | Campaign Literature, many copies of letter sent to JCD from Chief of Police in Washington, D.C. thanking him for work in passing the Police and Fire Pay Bill |
14 | 14 | Work on Behalf of Constituents, mainly correspondence between JCD, constituents, government agencies |
14 | 15 | Work on Behalf of Constituents, same as above |
14 | 16 | Work on Behalf of Constituents. same as above |
14 | 17 | Work on Behalf of Constituents, same as above |
14 | 18 | Work on Behalf of Constituents, same as above |
14 | 19 | Work on Behalf of Constituents, same as above |
14 | 20 | Work of Behalf of Constituents (Re: Post Office), same as above, except all deal with post office in some way |
14 | 21 | Court Case: U.S. vs. Robert C. Worthy, verbatim account of this case |
1958 Campaign and 1962 Campaign | ||
14 | 22 | 1962 Campaign - Engagements, mainly correspondence, schedules of JCD |
14 | 23 | 1962 Campaign - Invoice, Bill, and Ticket, speeding ticket for JCD and campaign expenses |
14 | 24 | 1962 Campaign - Letter of Condolences (re Davis' Defeat), and response from JCD |
14 | 25 | 1962 Campaign - Campaign Literature, mainly printed material |
14 | 26 | 1962 Campaign - Clippings |
14 | 27 | 1962 Campaign - Strategy (Primary), mainly voters and campaign workers lists |
14 | 28 | 1962 Congressional Record Copies, printed material |
14 | 29 | Photos of JCD, mainly 1958 |
14 | 30 | Campaign, printed material, no date |
14 | 31 | Speeches, no date |
2 | - | Material related to Box 14 |
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