Luther E. Hall papers

Collection

Identifier: LaRC-182

Staff Only

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

Additional Description

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.

Subjects

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