Oral histories, 1980-1982.

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Oral histories, 1980-1982.

Four oral history interviews with Davis, conducted by Kathleen L. Moore while researching her master's thesis on Davis. He discusses his journalistic experience, but focuses on state and national politics.

4 7" reel-to-reel tapes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7164161

Auburn University.

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