Oral history interview with David Allred, 1967 August 9.

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Oral history interview with David Allred, 1967 August 9.

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Interview with David Allred, a journalist, a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives from Wichita Falls, and son of former Governor James V. Allred shares his experiences and personal views as a member of the Sixtieth Legislature. He also talks about the influence of lobbyists, House rules, the power of committee chairs, the defeat of the parimutuel betting bill, the value of the Texas Legislative Council, and his stand on annual legislative sessions. Allred comments on African-American legislators Curtis Graves and Joe Lockridge and his personal political philosophy.

103 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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North Texas State University. Oral History Collection.

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