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Title	Thompson, Melvin Ernest
Photographer	Johnson, Marion, 1917-1998
Description	View of Georgia Lieutenant Governor Melvin Thompson at his desk and surrounded by reporters, likely during "the three governors controversy."
Geographic Location	Georgia
Subject	Politicians--Georgia Politics & government--Georgia--Atlanta Crowds--Georgia Clothing & dress--1940-1950 Reporters--Georgia Public speaking--Georgia--Atlanta Government officials--Georgia
Personal Name	Thompson, M. E. (Melvin Ernest), 1903-1980
Corporate Name	WGST (Radio station : Atlanta, Ga.) WATL (Radio station : Atlanta, Ga.)
Date Original	circa 1947
Date Digital	2006
Type	4 x 5 in. black and white safety film
Format	Still picture
Digital Format	JPEG
Catalogue Number	VIS 33.04.18
Collection	Marion Johnson Photographs
Publisher	Kenan Research Center, Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
Rights	This material is protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U.S. Code) Permission for use must be cleared through the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.
Notes	Melvin Thompson was the first person elected to the office of lieutenant governor of Georgia. He served as governor of the State of Georgia from 1947-1948. He is perhaps best remembered for his role in the "three governors controversy" after the death of Governor-elect Eugene Talmadge in 1946.
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Thompson, Melvin Ernest

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