Song, Alfred H., 1919-

B. 1919. Alfred Song, a Korean American, was the first Asian American to serve in the California state legislature (Assembly, 1963-1966; Senate, 1967-1978). He particularly championed consumer aid and judicial reorganization legislation and was an important member of the liberal Democratic majority. He retired from office following allegations of corruption and misuse of campaign funds.

From the description of Oral history interview with Alfred H. Song : oral history transcript / By Raphael J. Sonenshein, California State University, Fullerton for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1987. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 214934435