Tom Linder oral history interview, November 8, 1978

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Identifier: LinderT_19781108_P1978-09

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Tom Linder oral history interview

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Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Gary Fink. Among topics discussed: Reorganization project; George Kaiser; Jimmy Carter's involvement; effects of reorganization; study group process; study group conflicts; Dept of Education; data processing reforms; opposition to reorganization; legislative approval; public awareness; Peter Banks. Among topics discussed: Georgia Jaycees; League of Women Voters; after leaving Carter administration; before working for Governor Carter; 1966 impressions of Carter; appointment by Jimmy Carter; working for the governor; Frank Vincent; reorganization process; Goals For Georgia; Kirby Winters; Sam Nunn. Among topics discussed: Reorganization and Goals For Georgia; Hamilton Jordan and Jody Powell; opposition and compromise; assessment of Governor Jimmy Carter; personality of Jimmy Carter.

Dates

Creation: November 8, 1978

Creator

Linder, Tom, Jr. (Interviewee, Person)

Restrictions on Access

Oral history available for research.

Biographical Note

Tom Linder, Jr. served as project director of the Reorganization and Management Improvement Study during Governor Jimmy Carter's administration in the early 1970s.