Background
Slemp, Campbell Bascom was born on September 4, 1870 in Turkey Cove, Lee County, Virginia, United States. Son of Campbell and Nannie B. (Cawood) Slemp.
Slemp, Campbell Bascom was born on September 4, 1870 in Turkey Cove, Lee County, Virginia, United States. Son of Campbell and Nannie B. (Cawood) Slemp.
Graduate Virginia; studied law, University of Virginia.
Professor mathematics, Virginia Military Institute, 1900-1901, then practiced law at Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Also president Slemp Coal Company, and various corporations Chairman Republican State Committee, Virginia, since 1905. Elected to 60th Congress, December 17, 1907, to fill unexpired term of father, deceased.
Reelected 61st to 67th Congresses (1909-1923), 9th Virginia District.
Secretary to President Coolidge, September 4, 1923-March 4, 1925. Commissioner general French Colonial Exposition, Paris.
Member Board Visitors, United States Naval Academy. Member American Society French Legion of Honor, National Republican. Club, New York Southern Society.
Clubs: Lonesome Pine, Burning Tree, Metropolitan, Press.