Ellis Arnall oral history interviews, March 25 and April 17, 1986

Item — othertype: Oral History

Identifier: ArnallE_19860325-0417_P1986-03

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Ellis Arnall oral history interviews

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Scope and Contents

Interviewed by James F. Cook. Among topics discussed: Family background; education; early political career; Governor William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray of Arkansas; voter registration; 1942 governor's race; William Yates Atkinson's business interests; abolition of poll tax; Cocking affair; freight rate issue; prison reform; 1945 Georgia constitution; amendment to allow succession of governor; state finances; political appointments; Agricultural and Industrial Development Board; race issue; James M. Cox; Arnall's support for Jimmy Carmichael in the 1946 governor's race; three‑governor controversy; presidential aspirations; lecture activities; Arnall as Price Stabilization Director for Truman; Arnall's insurance and legal practice interests; 1966 governor's race; Lester Maddox; Arnall's law firm as training ground for politicians; religious views; marriage; Jimmy Carter's governorship and presidency; Arnall's second marriage.

Dates

Creation: March 25 and April 17, 1986

Creator

Arnall, Ellis Gibbs, 1907-1992 (Interviewee, Person)

Restrictions on Access

Oral history available for research.

Biographical Note

Ellis Arnall (1907-1992) served as state representative from Coweta County from 1933‑1937, attorney general from 1939‑1943, and governor of Georgia from 1943 through 1947.