Manuscript Resources on the Long Family
One of Louisiana's strongest traditions is its love of politics. Always colorful, sometimes controversial, the state's political heritage is a rich one. The Long family has been synonymous with Louisiana politics since 1918, with Huey P. Long's election that year to the state's Railroad Commission (now known as the Louisiana Public Service Commission). Since that time, Long and his family have left a significant mark on state and national politics.
This guide includes manuscript resources by or about various members of the Long family. Major collections include papers of Huey Long (governor 1928-1931, U.S. senator 1932-1935); his brother, Earl K. Long (acting governor 1939-1940, governor 1948-1952, 1956-1960); Huey Long's son, Russell B. Long (U.S. senator 1948-1986); and Russell Long's third cousin, Gillis W. Long (U.S. congressman 1963-1965, 1973-1985). Other significant collections contain papers of Carolyn Bason Long (wife of Russell B. Long) and Cathy Long (U.S. congresswoman 1985-1987, wife of Gillis Long). Some papers of Rose McConnell Long (U.S. senator 1936-1937, wife of Huey Long) can be found in the Russell B. Long collection. The various collections include correspondence, speeches, interviews, scrapbooks, photographs, memorabilia, films, videotapes, and other materials.
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Kernion, George C. H. Family papers, 1544-1942 (1832-1942). 174 items, 3 pamphlets. New Orleans public accountant and tax specialist. Papers include documents related to Kernion's career as an accountant and copies of genealogies and documents containing vital statistics for the Kernion, Campbell, Huchet, and Quimper families. Included in the collection are Civil War Confederate letters and political speeches and broadsides of Huey P. Long. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1629. |
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Knott (R. B.) Papers, 1929-1973 (bulk:1929-1945). 0.25 linear feet. Location: X:15. A state senator from Ruston, La. (1928-1932) affiliated with the Long family. Contains two volumes on Governor Huey P. Long, including the Rules of Procedure for his impeachment trial in the state senate signed by Long, his aides, state legislators and senate staff. Also includes materials from Knott’s failed state senate campaign in 1940 and the will of Clara Long Knott, the older sister of Governors Huey and Earl Long and the sister-in-law of Knott. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 5002. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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Leche, Richard W. Papers, 1804, 1889-2008, undated. Approximately 100 linear ft., 155 volumes. Location: 80:-81:, 85:, 98:L, MAP CAGE, OS:L, VAULT:1, VAULT:21, VAULT MRDF 15. Orleans Parish native and 44th governor of Louisiana from 1936-1939. Collection is comprised of Leche's gubernatorial papers, which include chiefly office files of correspondence and a variety of printed materials; pre-gubernatorial and gubernatorial campaign papers; post-gubernatorial papers; and a variety of other materials, in large part photographic items and scrapbooks, spanning the three aforementioned eras. Collection also includes papers of Elton Reynolds Leche and Richard W. Leche, Jr. Mss. 2060. Referenced in Guides: Spanish, Sugar, Politics, Transportation, Women, New Orleans 1866-, Education, Business, Baton Rouge, French, Medicine, LSU, Long Family
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Long, Carolyn Bason. Papers, 1940-2006 (bulk 1969-1986). 6.5 linear ft. Location: 29:, MSS.MF:L. Volunteer activist, wife of Senator Russell B. Long. Papers include personal correspondence, photographs, and materials documenting charitable activities, social engagements, and duties as a senator's wife. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4020. |
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Long, Catherine Small. Papers, 1985-1986. 15 linear ft. Location: 4:28-34, 34:73. Vault: 54. U.S. congresswoman from Louisiana. Congressional office files of Long representing the Eighth Congressional District. The collection includes correspondence, printed material, photographs, a videotape, and campaign memorabilia. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4051. |
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Long, Earl Kemp, 1895-1960. Papers, 1937-1977. 511 items, 12 vols., 2 reels of film, 2 videocassettes. Location: 1:43-44, 20:10-, OS:L, 99:, L:30. Papers include scrapbooks of mainly newspaper clippings spanning Long's political and social career, photographs, miscellaneous manuscript and printed items, and 2 films covering early Louisiana history and Long's inauguration (May 1956). Films have been converted to video and are available on videocassette only. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3126. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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Long, Earl Kemp, 1895-1960. Letter, 1956 Sept. 24. 2 items. Location: Misc.:L. Governor of Louisiana, 1939-1940, 1948-1952, and 1956-1960. Letter responds to request for an autographed photograph and expresses hope for Democratic victory in coming presidential election. Includes an autographed photograph of Long. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2816. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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Long, Earl Kemp, 1895-1960. Recording, 1961. 1 sound disc. Location: LP 11075, vault:12. Governor of Louisiana, 1939-1940, 1948-1952, and 1956-1960. 'The Last of the Red Hot Papas' as recorded by Earl Long. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2624. |
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Long, Gillis William. Papers, 1923-1985 (bulk 1951-1985). 323 linear ft. Location: 34:74-79, 2-4, vault, OS:L. Member of the U.S. House of Representative from the Louisiana 8th Congressional District. Correspondence, office files, printed material, photographs, electronic media, and memorabilia. Office files include personal files, staff files, legislative files, federal department and independent agency files, grant and project files, press files, committee files, and campaign files reflecting Long's political career. Mss. 4050. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935, Autograph, 1931 Sept. 14. 1 item. Location: MISC:L. Governor of Louisiana (1928-1932), U.S. senator (1932-1935). Letter to an autograph collector signed by Huey Long. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2732. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935. Collection, circa 1930-1935. 3 items. Location: MISC:L. This collection consists of a Louisiana Capitol Building Bond for $1,000 payable in 1938 and signed by Huey P. Long (1931), a photograph of Long (circa 1930-35), and a bronze-colored plaster bust of Long by an unknown artist. Mss. 4076. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935. Letter, 1928 Oct. 12. 1 item. Location: MISC:L. Governor of Louisiana (1928-1932), U.S. senator (1932-1935). Letter from Long to Dan Moody, Texas governor, inviting him or someone appointed by him to attend the Conference of the Board of Governors of the United States, to be held in New Orleans. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3309. |
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Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935, Papers, 1915-1936. 49 linear ft. Location: 30:2-26, OS:L, VAULT:13. Governor of Louisiana (1928-1932), U.S. senator (1932-1935). Collection includes general, family, congressional, and legal correspondence, impeachment documents, radio speeches, book and senatorial campaign accounts, Public Service Commission records, printed items, and photographs. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2005. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935, Papers, 1927-1935. 9 items. Location: MISC.:L. Governor of Louisiana (1928-1932), U.S. senator (1932-1935). Papers include letters (some photocopies) and bills pertaining to Louisiana legislature, broadside, cartoon, and sheet music of 'Every Man a King.' For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 557, 1240, 1350, 1956. |
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Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935, Tape recording, ca. 1928-1935. 1 audio tape reel. Location: W:15. Governor of Louisiana (1928-1932), U.S. senator (1932-1935). Radio broadcast from the files of station WWL, New Orleans, Louisiana. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3037. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935, Tape recording, ca. 1934-1938. Location: W:15. Governor of Louisiana (1928-1932), U.S. senator (1932-1935). Radio statement on the 'Share the Wealth' program from the files of radio station KWKH in Shreveport, Louisiana. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3038. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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Long, Huey Pierce, 1893-1935, U.S. Selective Service registration card, 1917. 1 item [photocopy]. MISC:L. Governor of Louisiana (1928-1932), U.S. senator (1932-1935). Huey P. Long's selective service registration card completed during World War I. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3409. |
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Long, Huey. Impeachment scrapbook, 1929-1933. 1 item. Location: S:123. Scrapbook of newspaper clippings from THE TIMES-PICAYUNE (New Orleans), Feb. 7, 1933 to May 2, 1933, reporting the hearings and continued political controversy over the hearings and the allegations. Alternate title is John Overton-Edwin Broussard Senate primary hearings scrapbook. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 2600. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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Long, Russell B. Papers, 1774-2004 (bulk 1938-1986). 772 linear ft., 9 microfilm reels. Location: 21:-27:, MAP CAGE, MSS.MF:L, VAULT:47, AA:. Shreveport, Louisiana attorney and U.S. senator. Papers include correspondence; legislative, committee, federal agency, special project, and political campaign files; press releases; speeches; audio tapes; motion picture film; videotapes; and photographs, relating chiefly to Long's senatorial career. Topics include tax reform, petroleum issues, and employee stock options. Materials on the personal and political activities of other Long family members, among them Huey Long, are included. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3700. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Women, New Orleans 1866-, Baton Rouge, Acadiana, African Americans, LSU, Long Family, 20th Century Wars
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Long, Russell B. Papers, Huey Pierce Long phonodisc. 1 audio cassette, 1 phonodisc. Location: 27:61, 29:28. Winnfield, Louisiana, attorney, Louisiana Public Service Commission member, Louisiana governor, and U.S. senator. Transcription (33 1/3 RPM phonograph record and cassette tape copy) of a speech, 'Our Plundering Government,' delivered by Long over the Columbia Broadcasting Company radio network, February 20, 1935 (length 26 minutes). For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3700. Referenced in Guides: Politics, Long Family
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