Thomas F. Allgood oral history interview, 1989 Jan. 25.

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Thomas F. Allgood oral history interview, 1989 Jan. 25.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477607

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Thomas Allgood on January 25, 1989 in which he discusses his personal background; early interest in law enforcement; the Cracker Party in Augusta; Roy Harris as "king maker"; personal impact of attendance at a 1950 Talmadge rally; representation of blacks in civil cases; Allen Childs; Culver Kidd case; first campaign (1976); differences between courtroom and campaigning; opinions on Bush campaign; racism in politics; Ed McIntyre; A.K. Hassan; early Senate experiences; amending bills and writing legislation; race with Frank Eldridge for Senate Majority Leader; and the involvement of Tom Perdue, Zell Miller, and Jimmy Lester.

1 audiotape ; cassette.Transcript (30 p.)

Georgia State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404307

Georgia State University

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