Carl Sanders oral history interview, June 1, 1976
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Robert Dubay. Among topics discussed: Reason for entering 1962 governor's race; career prior to 1962 campaign; political influences; Vandiver's lack of support for Sanders; campaign polls; point at which he believed he would win; corruption issue in Griffin administration; tax issue; Mitch Murphy; University System of Georgia desegregation controversy; Roy Harris; campaign methods of Sanders, Griffin; influence of Watergate on possibilities for Georgia politicians in national office; federal financing for national campaigns; necessary political compromises; successes and mistakes of Sanders administration; reaction to political attacks in 1962.
Dates
- Creation: June 1, 1976
Creator
- Sanders, Carl, 1925-2014 (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Carl Sanders (1925-2014) served in the Georgia House of Representatives from Richmond County from 1955‑1963, and as governor of Georgia from 1963 to 1967.
Extent
2 item(s) (audio (27:25 duration) transcript (22 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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