Tom Gregory oral history interview, October 11, 1976
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Robert Dubay. Among topics discussed: How he came to know Griffin; Griffin's characteristics; Gregory's support for Griffin; executive secretary for Griffin; race issue; Little Rock; Griffin's belief that former political allies undermined him following departure from office; influence of Miss Liv; Cheney Griffin; state insurance; Griffin and dishonest acts; rural roads controversy; hunting; Griffin as people‑lover; speech writers; 1962 election; Red Williams; Atlanta newspapers against Griffin; humorous stories.
Dates
- Creation: October 11, 1976
Creator
- Gregory, Thomas Alonzo, 1910- (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Tom Gregory was an educator, and editor of the Eatonton Messenger from 1936 to 1940 and 1948 to 1956. He served as executive secretary to Governor Marvin Griffin from 1957 to 1959.
Extent
2 item(s) (audio (45:34 duration) transcript (26 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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