Luther E. Hall papers
Scope and Contents
This collection relates to the campaign that preceded the Louisiana Democratic Primary Election held 1918 September 10 to choose a candidate to fill the unexpired term of United States Senator Robert F. Broussard, who died in office. The main contenders were former governor Luther E. Hall and Edward J. Gay of Iberville Parish. Hall's campaign manager was J.F.C. (Ferd) Claiborne. When Gay won a plurality, Hall, who came in second, withdrew from the race.
Dates
- 1912-1918
- Other: Majority of material found in 1918
Creator
- Hall, Luther Egbert, 1869-1921. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Biographical / Historical
Luther E. Hall (1869-1921) was former governor of Louisiana and one of the main contenders to fill the unexpired term of United States Senator Robert F. Broussard, who died in office. The Louisiana Democratic Election, was held 1918 September 10 against Edward J. Gay of Iberville Parish, who had the support of New Orleans Mayor Martin Behrman. John Overton was the third candidate. Hall's campaign manager was J.F.C. (Ferd) Claiborne. When Gay won a plurality, Hall, who came in second, withdrew from the race.
Extent
1.00 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
The collection is arranged chronologically. It consists of one box and one bound volume.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. John P. Manard. Date acquired: 04/09/1968.
Processing Information
Collection processed in 1967.
- Broussard, Robert F., 1864-1918.
- Claiborne, J. F. C.
- Gay, Edward J. (Edward James), 1878-1952.
- Hall, Luther Egbert, 1869-1921.
- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Elections -- Statistics Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mayors -- Louisiana -- New Orleans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Political campaigns Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Scrapbooks Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
- Speeches Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Voting registers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- Hall, Luther Egbert, 1869-1921. (Person)
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Author
- LAC Group
- Date
- 04/06/2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Tulane University Special Collections Repository