George Busbee oral history interviews, March 24 and 31, 1987
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by James Cook. Among topics discussed: Childhood and family background; education; values; early law career; early political career; influence of Walter F. George; rural roads controversy; Sibley Commission; law partners following governorship; Jimmy Carter's contested 1962 legislative election; political positioning in the General Assembly; county unit system; reapportionment; Arthur Bolton; George L. Smith; Maddox Hale; assessment of various governors; power of various political appointments; Carter's government reorganization; Robin Harris; influence of Dot Wood; strategy in 1974 governor's race; finances; main programs while governor; political appointments; government reorganization; prisons; style of administration; Jesse Bowles affair; Busbee's pension; racial policies; current interests and activities.
Dates
- Creation: March 24 and 31, 1987
Creator
- Busbee, George, 1927-2004 (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
George Busbee (1927-2004) served as state representative from Dougherty County from 1957‑1975 and as governor of Georgia from 1975 through 1983.
Extent
2 item(s) (audio (2:46:55 duration) transcript (79 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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