Bryant T. Castellow Papers, 1932-1967
4 boxes, 1.5 linear feet

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Access Restrictions:

User Restrictions: Library acts as “fair use” reproduction agent.

Processing Notes:

Copyright Information: Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Preferred Citation: Bryant T. Castellow Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, The University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia.

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BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE:

Bryant Thomas Castellow was born near Georgetown, Georgia, in Quitman County on July 29, 1876. In 1897, he graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in law and passed the bar that same year. He began practicing law in 1898 in Fort Gaines, Georgia.

Castellow also became involved in many aspects of the community before his career in the legislature. From 1897 to 1898, he served as the superintendent of public schools in Coleman County. He was also elected solicitor of Clay County court in 1900, remaining there until 1901. Upon leaving this position, Castellow served as judge of Clay County until 1905. In 1906, he moved to Cuthbert, Georgia, in Randolph County in order to become a referee in bankruptcy court. He also served as solicitor general of the Pataula judicial circuit from 1913 until he resigned in 1932 to fill the Georgia House of Representatives seat left vacant by the resignation of Charles R. Crisp. That same day, he was elected as the Third District's Representative for the 73rd Congress. Castellow was later re-elected in 1934 to the 74th Congress.

During his term in office, Castellow was influential in postal appointments and was elected as Secretary of the House Steering Committee for the Fifth Regional District. He did not run for re-election in 1936. Instead, he retired from politics as well as private practice. He married Ethel McDonald of Cuthbert, Georgia and had one child, Gertrude. After his first wife's death he married Katherine Hutton. Castellow spent a great deal of time pursuing his hobby, hunting, until his death on July 23, 1962 in Cuthbert, Georgia.

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SCOPE AND CONTENT:

The Bryant T. Castellow Papers consist of materials from Castellow's term in the U.S. House of Representatives from the Third District of Georgia. Included in these papers are personal papers, congressional records from postal appointments, voting records, bills and speeches, as well as posthumous letters of sympathy and tribute received by friends and colleagues.

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ORGANIZATION AND ARRANGEMENT:

The Papers are organized into three series: I. Personal, II. Congressional, and III. Katherine Hutton Castellow Files. Types of materials include correspondence, speeches, printed materials, bills and receipts, journals, and newspaper clippings.

There was no discernible original order, so each series is arranged chronologically, with the exception of collections of correspondence, which are arranged alphabetically by surname and chronologically thereunder.

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RELATED COLLECTIONS IN THIS REPOSITORY:

E.L. Forrester Papers, 1918-1970
Howard H. "Bo" Callaway Papers, 1965-1976
Maston O'Neal Papers
Herman E. Talmadge Collection
Hugh Peterson, Sr. Papers

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RELATED COLLECTIONS IN OTHER REPOSITORIES:

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SERIES DESCRIPTIONS:

I. Personal, 1937-1962
1 box, .25 linear feet
This series documents Castellow's interest in "African Trophies" and his correspondence with acquaintances made while on safari.

II. Congressional, 1932-1939
2 boxes, 1 linear foot
The Congressional series is organized into four sub-series: A. General, which includes general correspondence, interoffice correspondence information on district post offices, and voting records; B. Post Office, correspondence and information on the postal building in Cuthbert, Georgia; C. Bills and Speeches; D. Recommendations and Appointments, which includes recommendations and appointments for government positions, particularly postal appointments.

III. Katherine Hutton Castellow Files, 1962-1967
1 box, .25 linear feet
These files contain correspondence and memorials that were sent to Mrs. Bryant T. Castellow (Katherine Hutton) from friends and colleagues of Bryant Castellow in 1962.

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ACCESS POINTS

Castellow, Katherine Hutton.
United States. Congress. House.
Legislators --United States.
Safaris --Africa.
Africa --Description and travel.
Congressional records.

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FOLDER LIST

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