John A. and Arlene Mmahat oral history interview, 1986.

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John A. and Arlene Mmahat oral history interview, 1986.

John and Arlene Mmahat discuss Gillis Long's gubernatorial campaigns; his political positions; his relationships with other Louisiana politicians, especially John McKeithen, Edwin Edwards, and Russell Long; developments in Louisiana politics during Long's tenure, especially in the state legislature; Long's work with the Democratic Party; his staff; his health; and the election of Dave Treen as governor in 1979.

3 sound cassettes (3 hours);Transcript (106 leaves)

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