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Bell, Griffin B., 1918-2009,. Griffin B. Bell oral history interviews, 1990 June 12 and Sept. 19.

Title: Griffin B. Bell oral history interviews, 1990 June 12 and Sept. 19.

The collection consists of two oral history interviews with Griffin Bell. In the June 12, 1990 interview he discusses his family background; education; early legal career; King and Spalding; changes in legal profession; the Georgia Bar Association; Ernest Vandiver; Robert Jordan; Vandiver's 1954 Lt. Governor campaign; King and Spalding support for Fred Hand in 1954 governor's race; protecting clients' interests; potential governors in the late 1950's; "No, not one" decision; Cooper v. Aaron; Bell becomes Governor Vandiver's chief of staff; Holcombe Perry; school desegregation; Bell's role in creating the Sibley Commission; George Busbee; HOPE; changes in black leadership; meetings during the University desegregation crisis; 1960 Democratic National Convention; Robert Troutman; Bell's role as Georgia Kennedy campaign co-chair; presidential campaign tactics in Georgia; Kennedy supporters in Georgia; Martin Luther King Jr's arrest; Bobby Kennedy involvement in King case; Kennedy campaign organization; county unit system decision while Bell on bench; redistricting cases; importance of school desegregation issue to the public; and Bell's view of solution to the desegregation issue.

ArchivalResource: 3 audiotapes ; cassette.Transcript (142 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477621 View

Prout, Charles H., 1920-. Charles H. Prout research materials on Georgia governors, 1990-1991.

Title: Charles H. Prout research materials on Georgia governors, 1990-1991.

This collection contains the research materials gathered by Charles H. Prout on the governors of Georgia from 1990-1991. These materials are comprised of photocopies from various secondary sources with biographical information of the governors, information on their administrations, and the bibliographies of where Prout found the material. There is also a photograph of seven governors gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on 25 January 1991. Ernest Vandiver, Zell Miller, George Busbee, Carl Sanders, Jimmy Carter, Joe Frank Harris, and Herman Talmadge are the past Georgia governors featured in the photograph.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes (2 cubic feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/298863755 View

Bullard, Helen, 1908-1979. Helen Bullard papers, 1920-1979.

Title: Helen Bullard papers, 1920-1979.

The collection contains papers of Helen Bullard from 1908-1979. Though the oldest items in the collection are photographs dating from the 1920's, the bulk of the papers were created in the late 1960's and the 1970's. The collection includes correspondence, subject files, writings and reports, clippings, and photos, relating to Bullard's interests in electioneering, Georgia and national politics, civil rights, civic affairs, and race relations; together with material relating to her involvement with Atlanta Housing Authority as consultant for tenant relations, and her work with Fernbank Science Center and its development into an urban park and biological center. Persons represented include Ivan Allen, George Busbee, Max Cleland, Jimmy Carter, William Wyche Fowler, Grace Towns Hamilton, James A. Mackay, Sidney J. Marcus, Zell Miller, Eliza K. Paschall, Celestine Sibley, Herman E. Talmadge, Nedra Tyre, and Jack H. Watson, Jr.

ArchivalResource: 12.5 linear ft. (25 boxes and 2 OP)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123373641 View

Miller, Zell, 1932-. Zell Miller Governor of Georgia photographs, 1926-2009.

Title: Zell Miller Governor of Georgia photographs, 1926-2009.

Governor of Georgia, Series VI, Photographs contains a variety of photographs from Miller's career in politics. The majority were generated during his tenure as Lieutenant Governor and Governor and document events in which he took part, including speaking engagements, state dinners, dedications, awards ceremonies, and conventions. Photographs also show Miller at festivals, parades, and fairs around the state as well as at work in his office in the Capitol and in the Senate Chamber. Several shots show Miller posing with groups of people at these events, many of whom are unidentified. Some shots include the governors with whom Miller served, George Busbee and Joe Frank Harris, as well as Miller's Lieutenant Governor, Pierre Howard. Shirley Miller is posed with her husband in many photographs of events. There are also pictures of Miller with famous politicians and country music singers and songwriters.

ArchivalResource: 1 box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/662449976 View

Saye, Albert Berry. Albert B. Saye collection, 1976.

Title: Albert B. Saye collection, 1976.

The collection consists of various stages of Saye's revisions to the state constitution of Georgia and a letter from Governor George Busbee pertaining to the matter under study. Saye's annotations are particularly important to show the emendations and changes he deemed necessary in the reworking of the state constitution.

ArchivalResource: 5 items (0.5 linear ft.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/300477356 View

Busbee, George, 1927-2004,. George Busbee oral history interviews, 1987 Mar. 24 and 31.

Title: George Busbee oral history interviews, 1987 Mar. 24 and 31.

The collection consists of oral history interviews with George Busbee on March 24 and 31, 1987 in which he discusses childhood and family background; education; values; early law career; early political career; influence of Walter F. George; rural roads controversy; Sibley Commission; law partners following governorship; Jimmy Carter's contested 1962 legislative election; political positioning in the General Assembly; county unit system; reapportionment; Arthur Bolton; George L. Smith; Maddox Hale; assessment of various governors; power of various political appointments; Carter's governmental reorganization; Robin Harris; influence of Dot Wood; strategy in 1974 governor's race; finances; main programs while governor; political appointments; government reorganization; prisons; style of administration; Jesse Bowles affair; Busbee's pension; racial policies; and current interests and activities.

ArchivalResource: 3 audiotapes ; cassette.Transcript (89 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477572 View

Busbee, George, 1927-2004. George Busbee : commercials, 1974.

Title: George Busbee : commercials, 1974.

Commercials used during Busbee's campaign for the 1974 gubernatorial election in Georgia, Democratic party.

ArchivalResource: 2 commercials (on 1 sound tape reel) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, stereo.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/21887824 View

Gaynor, Alan S., 1928-2010. Alan S. Gaynor papers, 1925-1976.

Title: Alan S. Gaynor papers, 1925-1976.

This collection consists of Alan S. Gaynor's birth certificate, report cards, school assignments, letters, clippings, photographs, a memorial resolution, a scrapbook, and a certificate appointing Gaynor as Representative to the 88th district in Georgia. Autographed photographs in the collection include several leading figures in Georgia and national politics including Jimmy Carter, George Busbee, Tom Murphy, George L. Smith, and George T. Smith. Collection materials date from 1925 to 1976.

ArchivalResource: 3 folders, 1 oversize folder (.25 cubic feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/754239930 View

Duncan, Joseph Elvin, 1909-1980. Joseph Elvin Duncan papers, 1975-1980.

Title: Joseph Elvin Duncan papers, 1975-1980.

The collection consists of papers of Joseph Elvin "Ebb" Duncan from 1975-1980. The papers include correspondence, both incoming and carbons of Duncan's replies, memoranda, reports, clippings, speeches, printed material, and publicity materials. The collection documents Duncan's activities in the Georgia Senate and contains information on legislation before the Senate including the World Congress Center, education, mental health, banks and banking, and the disabled. Correspondents include George Busbee, Paul Brown, Al Holloway, Zell Miller, and Virginia Shapard.

ArchivalResource: 4 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38475965 View

Kidd, Culver, 1914-1995,. Culver Kidd oral history interviews, 1988 Oct. 3 and 20.

Title: Culver Kidd oral history interviews, 1988 Oct. 3 and 20.

The collection consists of two oral history interviews with Culver Kidd. In the October 3, 1988 interview he discusses his family political background; personal background; military service; early political activity after WW II; county unit system in Baldwin County; Marion Innis; Dr. Richard Binyan; conditions at Central State Hospital; three-governor controversy; current plans for Central State Hospital; and the Committee on Institutions and Property.

ArchivalResource: 2 audiotapes ; cassette.Transcript (66 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477665 View

WSB (Radio station : Atlanta, Ga.). Collection, 1955-1980.

Title: Collection, 1955-1980.

Sound recordings of news and other programming, 1950s-1970s, and photographs.

ArchivalResource: 225 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/173863107 View

Wilson, Joe Mack, 1919-1993,. Joe Mack Wilson oral history interview, 1988 Apr. 1

Title: Joe Mack Wilson oral history interview, 1988 Apr. 1

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Joe Mack Wilson on April 1, 1988 in which he discusses his family background; early family homes; education; successful students; ditch digging; quality of Marietta education; teacher salary; FHA mortgages; WPA jobs; effect of the Depression; hitchhiking to Atlanta; Wilson family business; family history; interest in city politics; 1959 Marietta mayoral race; Red Atherton; campaigning; power within Cobb County and the press; C.W. Barmlett; Sam Welsch; Rip Blair; Jimmy Carmichael; 1960 legislative race; support for education; interest groups; local races as personality contests; constituencies; county unit system; political support in local politics; university accreditation issue; attitude toward Ellis Arnall's book THE SHORE DIMLY SEEN; Cobb County changes to five-man commission system; 1964 commission race; voting machines; cause of lost 1964 election; Lester Maddox election; increase in legislative power; Tom Murphy; urban caucus; Elliott Levitas; George Busbee; reapportionment committee; affect of reapportionment on Atlanta area; 1980 reapportionment; Dorothy Felton's comments on race; country club Republicans; legislating by court edict; result of special session reapportionment; Rules Committee; Ways and Means Committee; elimination of factoring in tax assessments; Al Burruss-Wilson local sales tax bill; and Southern Tech.

ArchivalResource: 3 audiotapes ; cassette.Transcript (88 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477745 View

Carter, Jimmy, 1924-. Jimmy Carter oral history interview, 1987 Feb. 17.

Title: Jimmy Carter oral history interview, 1987 Feb. 17.

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Jimmy Carter on February 17, 1987 in which he discusses his father's interests and influence on Carter; civic interests after the Navy; Carter's reasons for running for state senate; early political career; CCC and REA programs; father's attitudes toward Franklin Roosevelt and Walter George; mother's political interests; racism in 1964 presidential election; racial discrimination; chairman of school board; obstacles to voter registration; Georgian attitudes on discrimination; Joe Hurst voting fraud; county unit system; Carter's approach to politics; 1966 governor's race; Carter's agenda as governor; accomplishments and disappointments of governorship; George Busbee; George Wallace; multi-racial committees to solve racial differences; 1970 decision to run for governor; 1970 problems with Atlanta newspapers; newspapers during administration; Hal Gulliver; Lester Maddox; Ed Muskie; methods for getting programs through the legislature; Tom Linder, Jr.; and Richard B. Russell.

ArchivalResource: 1 audiotape ; cassette.Transcript (39 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477576 View

Harris, Joe Frank,. Joe Frank Harris oral history interviews, 1987 June 6 and Aug. 5.

Title: Joe Frank Harris oral history interviews, 1987 June 6 and Aug. 5.

The collection consists of two oral history interviews of Joe Frank Harris. On June 6, 1987 he discusses his family background; childhood; high school activities; jobs; education at Asbury College and University of Georgia; early religious conversion; memories of parents; impressions of University of Georgia; military service; Harris Cement Products, Inc.; marriage to Elizabeth Carlock; early political career, Bartow County, service in Georgia legislature; death of Sloppy Floyd; Harris' promotion to chairman Appropriations Committee; comparison of George T. Smith, George L. Smith, and Tom Murphy as speakers of the House.

ArchivalResource: 1 audiotape ; cassette.Transcript (31 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477581 View

Bullard, Helen, 1908-1979. Papers, 1920-1979.

Title: Papers, 1920-1979.

Correspondence, subject files, writings and reports, clippings, and photos, relating to Bullard's interests in electioneering, Georgia and national politics, civil rights, civic affairs, and race relations; together with material relating to her involvement with Atlanta Housing Authority as consultant for tenant relations, and her work with Fernbank Science Center and its development into an urban park and biological center. Persons represented include Ivan Allen, George Busbee, Max Cleland, Jimmy Carter, William Wyche Fowler, Grace Towns Hamilton, James A. Mackay, Sidney J. Marcus, Zell Miller, Eliza K. Paschall, Celestine Sibley, Herman E. Talmadge, Nedra Tyre, and Jack H. Watson, Jr.

ArchivalResource: 10.5 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28418493 View

Lee, William J., 1925-. William J. Lee oral history interview, 1988 May 9.

Title: William J. Lee oral history interview, 1988 May 9.

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Bill Lee on May 9, 1988 in which he discusses his personal background; early interest in politics; Gene Talmadge's barbecues, first campaign; governor's role (late 1950's); charges of patronage in Griffin administration; Ernest Vandiver as governor; desegregation; Georgia's reapportionment in early 1960's; effect on Clayton County; reaction of House of Representatives to first elected blacks since Reconstruction; demise of the county unit system; relationship with Governor Carl Sanders; 1966 governor's race; reassertion of General Assembly's independence after 1966 campaign; Stone Mountain Inn conferences; Republican Party in Georgia in the late 1960's; committees Lee served on; House Rules Committee; flag change controversy; the "Green Door" (budget) committee; and budget staff.

ArchivalResource: 1 audiotape ; cassette.Transcript (54 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477667 View

Dean, Nathan D., 1943-. Nathan D. Dean oral history interview, 1989 Oct. 2.

Title: Nathan D. Dean oral history interview, 1989 Oct. 2.

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Nathan D. Dean on October 2, 1989 in which he discusses his family background and formative years; personal political philosophy; changes in campaign strategies; changes in General Assembly since the 1960s; county unit system; shifts in political power in Georgia from south to north; changes in legislators; rural-urban conflict in the legislature; "tradeouts" in legislative work; the Georgia lottery issue; the abortion as a no-win situation; comparison of speakers George L. Smith, George T. Smith, and Tom Murphy; House members decision against governor-appointed speakers; changes in handling House Bill 1 (budget); comparison of House and Senate as democratic bodies; Denmark Groover; lieutenant governor's role in setting up committees; changes in Zell Miller's handling of lieutenant governor position; compromise on sales tax; James H. Floyd as Appropriations Committee chair; working relationship with Jimmy Carter, Joe Frank Harris; personal views on role of a legislator; Quality Basic Education greatest piece of legislation passed; Georgia's growth potential; assessment of Joe Frank Harris, George Busbee, Carl Sanders, and Jimmy Carter as governors; suggestions to change Georgia's government; Georgia's evolution to a two party state; and relationship between the state and national Democratic parties.

ArchivalResource: 1 audiotape ; cassette.Transcript (59 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477634 View

Richardson, Eleanor L., 1913-. Eleanor L. Richardson oral history interview, 1987 June 29.

Title: Eleanor L. Richardson oral history interview, 1987 June 29.

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Eleanor L. Richardson on June 29, 1987 in which she discusses her family background; early career; marriage; first interest in politics; League of Women Voters; death of Martin Luther King, Jr.; Richardson's first campaign; campaign finances and petition drive; campaign opposition; neonatal health care issue; Dr. Mickey Freeman; differences with Moral Majority; staff and interns; legislative technique; changes in campaigning; committees on which served; legislative appointments; relationship with constituents; press relations; relationship with governors Busbee and Harris; relationship with legislators; taking a stand in the legislature; the "no-smoking" issue; reason for hopeful appointment to the Appropriations Committee; women's issues; inheritance laws; retirement; the Legislative Counsel; accomplishments and disappointments; plans for the future; AIDS bill; impact as a legislator; changes for women in the legislature; present interests; and the elderly.

ArchivalResource: 1 audiotape ; cassette.Transcript (48 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38476281 View

Savage, John, 1934-. John Savage oral history interview, 1987 May 1.

Title: John Savage oral history interview, 1987 May 1.

The collection consists of an oral history interview with John Savage on May 1, 1987 in which he discusses his family background; education; interest in politics; the Georgia Republican Party; Georgia political systems; political philosophy; personal beliefs; 1970 House campaign; family support for campaigns; processing legislative bills; taxation; Georgia progress; hostility to Atlanta; the marriage bill; eye research bills; state movie commission; handicap access; lobbyists; Georgia education system; education in Black Muslim philosophy; Georgia state pension investment; rural background; working with other representatives; Sidney Marcus; changes in party affiliation; reasons for leaving political career; Jimmy Carter and George Busbee as governors; dental practice; committee assignments; Constitutional Revision Committee; insurance premiums; primary voting laws; dental assistance for legislators; decision to move to Ansley Park; interest in educational issues; Education Committee; Clint Deveaux; dental bills and dental profession; Georgia dental schools; need for power sharing in state government; Speaker of the House; campaign for Lt. Governor; Republicans in Georgia; Mack Mattingly; and type of people who win Georgia gubernatorial campaigns.

ArchivalResource: 2 audiotapes ; cassette.Transcript (61 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477720 View