Ellis Arnall oral history interview, July 6, 1976

Item — othertype: Oral History

Identifier: ArnallE_19710724_P1976-01

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Ellis Arnall oral history interview

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Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Robert Dubay. Among topics discussed: Acquaintance with Griffin family; Arnall appointment of Griffin as adjutant general; Cocking affair; Clark Howell; Atlanta Journal and Constitution; three‑governor controversy; segregation issue; Herman Talmadge; Ernest Vandiver; M. E. Thompson; Ben Fortson and the state seal; Dan Duke during three‑governor controversy; Griffin as adjutant general; opinion of Griffin; 1966 election; office of lieutenant governor created; opinion of lieutenant governor's office today; accomplishments/mistakes of Arnall's governorship; opinion of Griffin's administration; freight rate issue; a Georgian for U. S. president (Jimmy Carter).

Dates

Creation: July 6, 1976

Creator

Arnall, Ellis Gibbs, 1907-1992 (Interviewee, Person)

Restrictions on Access

Oral history available for research.

Biographical Note

Ellis Arnall (1907-1992) served as governor of Georgia from 1943 through 1947 and was an integral part of the anti‑Talmadge faction in Georgia politics throughout his career.