Helen Bullard oral history interview, July 25, 1977
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Lorraine Spritzer. Among topics discussed: Bullard's relationship with Helen Mankin; Mankin's campaign photo; Hamilton Douglas; GradyHospital; cigarettes; Mankin's persona; Eleanor Roosevelt; 1946 election; 1948 election; Mankin's voting record; Robert Ramspeck; the race issue; Butler Street YMCA; black voter registration; "the Belle of Ashby Street"; the Atlanta press; Dorothy Rainey; Rebecca Gershon; Mankin's support of Israel; Josephine Wilkins; Congresswoman Blitch; Grace Hamilton; Ed White; 1946 campaign; Morris Abram; South v. Peters; race issue; Judge Davis; women's political prospects; creation of Israel; Everett Millican; baseball; Helen Mankin's personality; Guy Mankin; anti‑Catholicism; Mankin's competitive nature; Mankin's reaction to 1948 election loss; Hamilton Douglas, Jr.; William Hartsfield; the 1948 election; physical handicaps; George Stoney; John A. Griffin; Thomas Camp.
Dates
- Creation: July 25, 1977
Creator
- Bullard, Helen, 1908-1979 (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Helen Bullard was a political consultant and public relations specialist.
Extent
1 item(s) (audio (1:18:36 duration))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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