Thomas Allgood oral history interview, January 25, 1989
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Cliff Kuhn. Among topics discussed: Personal background; early interest in law enforcement; Cracker Party in Augusta; Roy Harris as "king maker"; personal impact of attendance at a 1950 Talmadge rally; representation of blacks in civil cases; Allen Childs; Culver Kidd case; first campaign (1976); differences between courtroom and campaigning; opinions on Bush campaign; racism in politics; Ed McIntyre; A. K. Hassan; early Senate experiences; amending bills and writing legislation; race with Frank Eldridge for Senate Majority Leader; involvement of Tom Purdue, Zell Miller and Jimmy Lester in that race.
Dates
- Creation: January 25, 1989
Creator
- Allgood, Thomas F. (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Thomas Allgood (1929-2000), from Richmond County, served in the Georgia Senate from 1977 to 1991, and was majority leader from 1980 to 1991.
Extent
2 item(s) (audio (47:11 duration) transcript (26 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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