Georgia Gubernatorial Campaign Speech by Robert F. Wood, 1938

Summary

Creator:
Wood, Robert F.
Date:
1938
Extent:
1 box(es) (.25 linear feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Gubernatorial Campaign Speech by Robert F. Wood, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a five-page mimeographed speech presented by candidate for governor of Georgia, Robert F. Wood, to an audience in McDonough, Georgia on 25 June 1938. The speech includes Wood's slogan, "Get Out of the Woods with Wood" and outlines his platform, which opposes taxes imposed by President Roosevelt and proposed by Wood's opponent, E. D. Rivers who won the election.

Biographical / historical:

Robert F. Wood was from Athens, Georgia and was a candidate for governor of Georgia in 1938. He opposed E. D. Rivers.

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Preferred citation:

Gubernatorial Campaign Speech by Robert F. Wood, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.