Many of us remember the "I'm Just a Bill" ditty from School House Rock, but few outside of government have a chance to see the legislative process in action up close. The papers of Louisiana's former
Congressmen provide a useful resource for those interested in studying the development of public policy and the actors behind it.
Named for the manner in which Congressmen address one another on the House and Senate floors, the exhibition opens September 8th and marks the formal opening of the Breaux papers to researchers.
Documents and photographs highlighting Breaux and Johnston's political careers and legislative accomplishments during their combined fifty-five years in Congress will be displayed. A small sampling of items from other Congressional collections will also be included. Breaux and Johnston plan to be on hand at a reception to be held at Hill on October 9th in conjunction with a symposium hosted by the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication, at which the senators will speak.
For more information on the exhibition and related programs contact LSU Libraries , Special Collections at (225) 578-6546 or visit the web site online at http://www.lib.lsu.edu/special.
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