Garland Byrd oral history interview, November 10, 1976
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Garland Byrd. Among topics discussed: How he came to know Griffin; three‑governor controversy; education and early career; campaign for commissioner of agriculture; office of commission of agriculture; 1948 talk of Griffin candidacy for governor; M. E. Thompson; Talmadge; county unit system; usefulness of UGA and Emory law school acquaintances; relationship with Governor Vandiver; advantages and disadvantages of lieutenant governor office; Byrd's withdrawal from 1962 governor race; campaign contributors in Georgia politics; reasons why Carl Sanders defeated Griffin; what Byrd would have done had he become governor; Byrd's assessment of Griffin administration.
Dates
- Creation: November 10, 1976
Creator
- Byrd, Garland T. (Garland Turk) (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Garland Byrd (1924-1997) served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949, as assistant director of veteran services 1949 to 1952, and as lieutenant governor from 1959 to 1963.
Extent
1 item(s) (audio (42:12 duration))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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