The Richard B. Russell Special Collections Building holds the
Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the
Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, the
Walter J. Brown Media Archives
Walter may refer to:
People
* Walter (name), both a surname and a given name
* Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968)
* Gunther (wrestler), Austrian professional wrestler and trainer Walter Hahn (born 19 ...
, and the Peabody Collection.
The building is named for
Richard B. Russell
Richard Brevard Russell Jr. (November 2, 1897 – January 21, 1971) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 66th Governor of Georgia from 1931 to 1933 before serving in the United States Senate for almos ...
.
The $46 million building was dedicated in February 2012. It includes galleries, oral interviews, videos, and informational kiosks. Tours of the building are offered. A mural by art professor emeritus
Art Rosenbaum depicts some of the faces of prominent political figures from Georgia's history.
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References
Libraries in Georgia (U.S. state)
University of Georgia
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