Oral history interview with Hon. Omer L. Rains, 1990 : oral history transcript / by Arlene Lazarowitz, Oral History Program, California State University, Fullerton, for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1993.

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Oral history interview with Hon. Omer L. Rains, 1990 : oral history transcript / by Arlene Lazarowitz, Oral History Program, California State University, Fullerton, for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives, 1993.

Rains discusses early political influences, successes and failures, and structure and leadership style in the State Government. Stress on his concern for political ethics, civil rights, and environmental concerns.

Transcript: iii, 91 leaves ; 29 cm.

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