Robert L. Williford Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake project files, 1951-1993 (bulk 1962-1991) | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:The collection consists of papers of Robert L. Williford from 1951-1993, relating to his involvement in the development of the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake located in Elbert County, Georgia. The records include newsclippings and photographs documenting the dam's history as well as reports and correspondence of both the steering committee and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Correspondees of significance include Richard B. Russell, Herman Eugene Talmadge, President Jimmy Carter, William J. Dorn, Philip Landum, and Douglas Barnard