Charles Frederick Swint Sr. papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence between Charles F. Swint and governors Eugene Talmadge (1884-1946), Herman Talmadge (1913-2002), and Lester Maddox (1915-2003) about Swint's contributions to their political campaigns; and Eugene Talmadge's appointment of Swint to the 1946 Georgia Democratic State Convention as a delegate. There is also a letter from Herman Talmadge to a constituent and brochures, flyers, and receipts pertaining to the Eugene Talmadge's monument; racial segregation; the Ku Klux Klan; and Eugene Talmadge, Lester Maddox, and Swint’s political campaigns.
Dates
- 1896-1970, undated
Creator
- Swint, Charles Frederick, 1899-1986 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.
Biographical / Historical
Charles Frederick Swint Sr. (1899-1986) was born in Sandersville, Georgia, to Edmond Thomas Swint (1850-1908) and Lola Ann Bateman (1858-1915). In 1916, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and completed courses at an unidentified business school and Emory University. In 1919, he married Laura Lew Bosworth (1889-1983), and they had one son, Charles Frederick Swint Jr. (1921-1982). For 25 years he worked in the tire business, followed by 24 years in department stores, and ended his working life in the real estate business. Swint entered the 1970 Georgia gubernatorial race as a Democrat, but lost to Jimmy Carter (1924- ) in the primary election. He served as Tyler of his Masonic lodge.
Extent
1 folder(s)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchase, 1988
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This collection contains original unedited versions of all content. Some material may contain depictions of violence, offensive language, or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. There may be instances of racist language and depictions. These items are presented as part of the historical record for the purpose of education and research. The viewpoints expressed in this collection do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of the Atlanta History Center or any of its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers.
Processing Information
This collection was processed in 2024.
- African Americans -- Segregation
- Georgia -- Politics and government
- Georgia -- Race relations
- Ku Klux Klan, 1915-
- Maddox, Lester, 1915-2003
- Racism -- Georgia
- Racism against Black people -- Georgia
- Segregation -- Georgia
- Swint, Charles Frederick, 1899-1986
- Talmadge, Eugene, 1884-1946
- Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002
- White people -- Race identity -- Georgia
- White supremacy movements -- Georgia
- Title
- Charles Frederick Swint Sr. papers
- Subtitle
- ahc.MSS968f
- Author
- Ben Conklin
- Date
- Febuary 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository