Robert A. Rowan oral history interview, 1992 Oct. 6.

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Robert A. Rowan oral history interview, 1992 Oct. 6.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477709

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Bobby Rowan on October 6, 1992 in which he discusses his early involvement in electoral politics; county unit system; family background; 1962 state senate race; campaign strategy; Carl Sanders as governor; Zell Miller as governor; Lester Maddox election; Maddox as governor; prison reform; relationship with Jimmy Carter; 1966 and 1970 Carter governor's races; Carter image in 1970 campaign; Carter's strength as governor; gubernatorial power; George L. Smith as Speaker of House; relationship between governor and Speaker; working in the Senate; legislators at Atlanta hotels; rule changes in the Senate; Rowan and the "letter war"; Maddox retaliation; Rowan resigns as floor leader; 1974 governor's race; campaign finances; black vote in 1974 race; support for various candidates; THE ART OF LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY; Roscoe Dean speech; Public Service Commission (PSC); problems with the PSC; changes over thirty years in Georgia politics; and buying votes.

2 audiotapes ; cassette.Transcript (57 p.)

Georgia State University

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Georgia State University

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