George T. Smith oral history interview, 1992 Aug. 19.

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George T. Smith oral history interview, 1992 Aug. 19.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38477722

The collection consists of an oral history interview with George T. Smith on August 19, 1992 in which he discusses reapportionment; political ties; committee appointments; constituency; school desegregation issue; Sibley Commission; Charlayne Hunter; political reaction to 1954 Brown decision; political survival; why Smith got into politics; 1958 campaign strategy; 1961 appropriation fight; Jack Ray; reapportionment; mixed drink bill; Denmark Groover; 1966 Julian Bond case; campaign against Peter Zack Geer; Mrs. Smith appearance on TV to campaign for husband; liquor bill; Sloppy Floyd; Mills Lane; campaign financing; Maddox/Callaway vote; position on Arnall as governor; Smith urged to run for governor in 1966; relationship with Lester Maddox; Governor Sanders' appointments; handling Maddox; 1968 Chicago Democratic National Convention seating controversy; and industry and Trade Department promise.

2 audiotapes ; cassette.Transcript (63 p.)

Georgia State University

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Georgia State University

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