Political campaigns
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Luther E. Hall papers
Collection
Identifier: LaRC-182
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
