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Johnnie Caldwell oral history interview, October 14, 1976

 Item — othertype: Oral History
Identifier: CaldwellJL_19761014_P1976-03

Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Robert Dubay. Among topics discussed: Reason for political support of Marvin Griffin; personal friendship with Griffin; chief of staff for 1962 Griffin campaign; reason for previous support of M. E. Thompson; rural roads program; E. D. Rivers; controversies following Griffin's departure from office; Rivers's and Griffin's influence over the assembly as governor; Griffin's stump speeches; Griffin's reputation for corruption; Ernest Vandiver's investigation of Griffin; state insurance business; Caldwell's election loss; county unit system; white and black flight from cities; change of state flag; legislative corruption.

Dates

  • Creation: October 14, 1976

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Oral history available for research.

Biographical Note

Johnnie Caldwell (b. 1922) served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1955 to 1970 and as state comptroller general from 1971 to 1984.

Extent

1 item(s) (audio (32:47 duration))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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