J. Robin Harris papers, 1973-1984

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Subjects:: Levitas, Elliott H.(Elliot Harrris),1930-
Georgia.General Assembly.House of Representatives
Equal rights amendments
Nature conservation--Law and legislation
Politicians--Georgia--Atlanta
DeKalb County (Ga.)
Georgia--Politics and government

Finding Aid:: Finding aid available electronically
Summary:: The collection consists of the papers of J. Robin Harris from 1974-1984. The papers include correspondence, printed material, reports, and subject files related to Harris's career, primarily in the Georgia legislature.
Language:: English
Language Note:: Materials entirely in English.
Physical Type/Description:: .75 lin. ft : (2 boxes).
Restrictions on Access:: Unrestricted access.
General Note:: Related materials in this repository: Joel Chandler Harris papers and Elliot Levitas papers.
Organization and Arrangement:: Arranged by record type.
Biographical/Historical Note:: James Robin Harris, lawyer, legislator, and bank executive, was born 5 July 1925, in DeKalb County, Georgia, and died there April 9, 1989. Harris represented DeKalb County in the Georgia legislature (1963-1970; 1973-1974); managed George Busbee's successful campaigns for Georgia governor (1974; 1978); worked as executive director of the committee to revise the 1945 state constitution (approved by the voters, 1982); and was president and chief executive officer (1974-1984), and chairman of the board (1984) of Decatur Federal Savings and Loan Association.