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Davis, James C. (James Curran), 1895-1981

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James Davis oral history interview, November 11, 1977

 Item — Othertype Oral History: Series Series A: ; Series Series B:; Series Series C: ; Series Series D: ; Series Series E: ; Series Series F: ; Series Series G: ; Series I; Series II; Series III; Series IV
Identifier: DavisJ_19771111_P1977-18
Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Lorraine Spritzer. Among topics discussed: Why Davis ran against Mankin; the black vote; Davis's connection to Judge Sheppard Bryan; Mankin's profanity; attitude toward Mankin; belief that Mankin wanted him out of office; reasons he finally lost to Weltner.

Dates: November 11, 1977