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Charles Gowen oral history interview, June 27, 1988

 Item — othertype: Oral History
Identifier: GowenC_19880627_1988-23

Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Cliff Kuhn. Among topics discussed: Upbringing and family background; education; Gwen's decision to get into politics; the poll tax; Georgia Power Company investigation by the SEC; Fred Wilson; legislators at the Henry Grady Hotel; political decision‑making at the Henry Grady; Cocking affair; Gowan's role in Arnall's administration; State Port Authority; county unit system; state constitution; three‑governor controversy; differences between Roy Harris and Ellis Arnall; Adie Durden; Eugene Talmadge speeches; campaign financing in the 1940s; Gowan's 1954 race for governor; telethon preparation; Gowan's relationship with the press; liquor interests in campaigns.

Dates

  • Creation: June 27, 1988

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Oral history available for research.

Biographical Note

Charles Gowen (1904-2003), from Glynn County, served in the Georgia House of Representatives in 1939, 1941, from 1943 to 1954, and from 1957 to 1960. He was a candidate for governor in 1954.

Extent

2 item(s) (audio (1:46:05 duration) transcript (43 pages))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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