William J. Lee oral history interview, 1988 May 9.

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William J. Lee oral history interview, 1988 May 9.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477667

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Bill Lee on May 9, 1988 in which he discusses his personal background; early interest in politics; Gene Talmadge's barbecues, first campaign; governor's role (late 1950's); charges of patronage in Griffin administration; Ernest Vandiver as governor; desegregation; Georgia's reapportionment in early 1960's; effect on Clayton County; reaction of House of Representatives to first elected blacks since Reconstruction; demise of the county unit system; relationship with Governor Carl Sanders; 1966 governor's race; reassertion of General Assembly's independence after 1966 campaign; Stone Mountain Inn conferences; Republican Party in Georgia in the late 1960's; committees Lee served on; House Rules Committee; flag change controversy; the "Green Door" (budget) committee; and budget staff.

1 audiotape ; cassette.Transcript (54 p.)

Georgia State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404358

Georgia State University

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