My first forty years in California politics, 1922-1962 : manuscript, [ca.1963-1979].

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My first forty years in California politics, 1922-1962 : manuscript, [ca.1963-1979].

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Typescript of first draft, chronicling career as journalist, lawyer and judge; Democratic Party in the '30s in California; election to state senate, 1938; difficulties with Olson administration; other political figures in the state; election as state attorney general, 1942; candidacy for governor, 1946; return to private practice; Henry Wallace presidental campaign, 1948; experienices representing Hollywood figures before House Un-American Activities Committee; 1950 primary campaign for state senate.

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