George T. Smith oral history interview, 1992 Aug. 20.

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George T. Smith oral history interview, 1992 Aug. 20.

The collection consists of an oral history interview with George T. Smith on August 20, 1992 in which he discusses Governor Maddox calling a special legislative session; mistakes in politics; Maddox retirement maneuvering; obtaining appellate court position; campaign for Supreme Court seat; Bill Shipp editorial; family background; education; entering the military; naval experiences; hostility to unions; philosophy while on court; experience as a poor white boy; 1962 desegregation of House gallery; Capitol City Club serving policy; values; honesty in government; protecting individual rights; relationship with other Supreme Court justices; Harold Hill; Uniform Court Rules; the "Green Door" (budget) committee; ghost writing of court opinions and bribery accusations; Irving Stolz; insurance double recovery; Judicial Qualifications Commission; Attorney General Mike Bowers; Mac Barber; Joe Frank Harris; events leading to Smith's retirement; Jimmy Carter sets judicial age limitations; Pierre Howard; Zell Miller; changing relationship between the press and politicians; southern politicians eye national politics; relationship with Jimmy Carter; Carl Sanders as governor; and Lyndon Johnson.

2 audiotapes ; cassette.Transcript (80 p.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404405

Georgia State University

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