Betty Jean Clark oral history interview, July 27, 1987
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Diane Fowlkes. Among topics discussed: Family background; education and non‑political career; how Clark became involved in politics; voter registration; campaign organization and finances; campaign issues; endorsements; impression of legislature; Grace Hamilton; George L. Smith; Tom Murphy; changes in the legislature due to presence of women; Cathey Steinberg; legislative work and levity; how learned to work in legislature; J. C. Dougherty; Rules Committee; fight for black issues; middle class issues; crime and drugs in Clark's district; welfare; district work and interacting with various governments; legislative calendar; family background; campaigning and campaign opposition; how works to get bills passed; Tom Murphy; the press; legislative process; abortion issue; issues of the aged; legislative accomplishments and disappointments; being a woman in the legislature; Clark's impact; attentiveness to bill reading; how to be successful in the legislature; women's issues.
Dates
- Creation: July 27, 1987
Creator
- Clark, Betty Jean, 1944-2011 (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Betty Jean Clark (1944-2011), of DeKalb County, served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1973 to 1991.
Extent
2 item(s) (audio (1:22:51 duration) transcript (57 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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