Luther E. Hall papers, 1912-1918 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Luther E. Hall papers, 1912-1918

Predominant Dates:1918

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 182

Primary Creator: Hall, Luther Egbert, 1869-1921.

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: The collection is arranged chronologically. It consists of one box and one bound volume.

Date Acquired: 09/28/1966

Subjects: Broussard, Robert F., 1864-1918., Claiborne, J. F. C., Elections -- Statistics., Gay, Edward J. (Edward James), 1878-1952., Hall, Luther Egbert, 1869-1921., Mayors -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Political campaigns., Voting registers.

Forms of Material: Correspondence., Scrapbooks., Speeches.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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.

Biographical Note

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.

Subject/Index Terms

Broussard, Robert F., 1864-1918.
Claiborne, J. F. C.
Elections -- Statistics.
Gay, Edward J. (Edward James), 1878-1952.
Hall, Luther Egbert, 1869-1921.
Mayors -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Political campaigns.
Voting registers.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Mrs. John P. Manard.

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: Luther E. Hall papers, Manuscripts Collection 182, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection processed in 1967.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 775016770

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Luther E. Hall papers],
[Volume 1: Scrapbook],
[All]

Box 1: Luther E. Hall papers

Folder 1: Election returns, 1912 February
Folder 2: Senator Broussard's speech, 1916 March
Folder 4: List of ward commissioners and clerks; correspondence regarding this list, 1918 August 10
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1918 August
Folder 6: Correspondence, 1918 September 2
Folder 7: Names of voters eligible to act as election commissioners submitted, 1918 September 10
Folder 8: List of commissioners and clerks, 1918 September 10
Folder 9: Other papers, 1918 September
Folder 10: Other printed material

Volume 1: Scrapbook

One large scrapbook containing clippings from various newspapers throughout the state.

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