Cathey Steinberg oral history interview, July 21, 1989

Item — othertype: Oral History

Identifier: SteinbergC_19890721_P1989-10

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Cathey Steinberg oral history interview

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Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Diane Fowlkes. Among topics discussed: Family background; Steinberg's parents; education; early work as adoption counselor; Sandy Bem; pre‑feminist concerns regarding working and family life; move to Atlanta; early difficulties in Atlanta; how first got involved in politics; 1976 campaign organization; Manuel Maloof; George Petro; Al Burruss's challenge to Tom Murphy and its effect on Steinberg; work with constituents overcomes stereotypes; Steinberg's district makeup; campaign opposition; adjusting to ways of doing business in the legislature; anti‑rape legislation; Jewishness issue; working with Tom Murphy; political compromises; relationship with the press; family support and domestic help during legislative sessions; marital problems; Steinberg's life after divorce; Sidney Marcus; the fight for the ERA and its aftermath; conflict with Eleanor Richardson; lobbying for women's issues; Nursing Home Patients Bill of Rights; consumer issues; why ran for Public Service Commission (PSC); possibilities for future campaigns; impact in the legislature; changes in the legislature; being involved in issues when not in office; impact as a state‑wide candidate; women as campaign contributors; abortion issue.

Dates

Creation: July 21, 1989

Creator

Steinberg, Cathey W. (Cathey Weiss), 1942- (Interviewee, Person)

Restrictions on Access

Oral history available for research.

Biographical Note

Cathy Steinberg (b. 1942) served in the Georgia House of Representatives 1977 to 1988, in the Georgia Senate 1991 to 1992, and was a candidate for Public Service Commissioner in 1988.