Oral history interview with Ronald B. Cameron, 1990. Transcript. / by Phillip L. Gianos, Oral History Program, California State University, Fullerton for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

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Oral history interview with Ronald B. Cameron, 1990. Transcript. / by Phillip L. Gianos, Oral History Program, California State University, Fullerton for the State Government Oral History Program, California State Archives.

Ronald Cameron discusses Democratic party politics, government, campaigns, and legislation; activities in the assembly and Congress; personal opinions and problems with fellow assemblymen and House members, presidents Kennedy and Johnson; electronic voting idea, and publishing his voting record for his constituency.

167 p. of typescript.

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