Wayne Thevenot oral history interview, 1987.

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Wayne Thevenot oral history interview, 1987.

Thevenot discusses Gillis Long's influence in the House of Representatives, his place on the House Rules Committee, his Congressional campaigns, his campaign style, his political ideas and contributions, and his relationships with politicians, especially Russell Long and Dick Bolling.

2 sound cassettes (2 hours);Transcript (40 leaves)

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