James C. Davis oral history interview, 1977 Nov. 11.

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James C. Davis oral history interview, 1977 Nov. 11.

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The collection consists of an oral history interview with James C. Davis on November 11, 1977 in which he discusses why he ran against Helen Douglas Mankin; the black vote; Davis' connection to Judge Shepard Bryan; Mankin's profanity; attitude toward Mankin; belief that Mankin wanted him out of office; and reasons he finally lost to Charles Weltner.

1 audiotape ; cassette.Transcript (33 p.)

Georgia State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 7403285

Georgia State University

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