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John C. Stennis Oral History Project

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John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Charles D. Lowery

This interview is with Dick Molpus at his office in Philadelphia, Mississippi, September 11, 1996.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

This interview is with Mr. John Popham of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. Popham was Southern correspondent for the New York Times from 1947 to 1958 and is former editor of the Chattanooga Times.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

This interview is with Mr. Gary Sick, a former member of the staff of the National Security Council.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Bethany Bethany Baskin

This interview is with Mr. William Winter of Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Winter is the former governor of Mississippi.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Senator Strom Thurmond of SouthCarolina. Senator Thurmond has served in the Senate since 1954.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Admiral Richard Truly, former administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with former Senator Herman E. Talmadge of Georgia.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with former Senator Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania. Senator Schweiker also served as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Reagan administration.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mr. Don Waldon of Columbus, Mississippi who is director of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Authority.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mr. George Reedy. Mr. Reedy was a longtime associate of former President Lyndon Johnson and is currently professor of journalism emeritus of Marquette University.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Stanly Godbold

This interview is with Admiral Stansfield Turner, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency under President Jimmy Carter, 1977-1981.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Betsy Nash

This interview is with Kenneth Dean of Rochester, New York. Dean was the Director of the Mississippi Council on Human Relations, 1965 to 1970 and the President of WLBT in Jackson, 1971-76.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Sainsbury

This interview is with Mr. Joseph E. Wroten of Aberdeen, Mississippi. Mr. Wroten was State Representative for Greenville, Mississippi, from 1952 to 1963.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mr. Larry Speakes. Mr. Speakes is a former press secretary to Senator James Eastland and also served as White House chief spokesman during the Reagan administration.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mr. Hunter Gholson of Columbus, Mississippi. Mr. Gholson is an attorney and for many years has represented the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Ray Strong of Washington, DC. Mr. Strong, a former aide to Senator Stennis, is currently Special Assistant for Information Systems in the Office of the Secretary of the United States Senate.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mississippi Representative G.V."Sonny" Montgomery.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mr. Charles Overby of Arlington, Virginia. Mr. Overby worked as an aide to Senator Stennis in 1968-69. He later served as editor of the Jackson Clarion Ledger. He is currently President of the Freedom Forum, formerly the Gannett Foundation.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Frank E. Smith of Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Smith worked in John C. Stennis' campaign for the Senate in 1947, and later, while also serving as a member of the Mississippi Senate, worked on Stennis' Washington staff. Mr. Smith served in the United States House of Representatives from 1951 to 1963. After leaving Congress, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Mr. Smith was allowed to review the transcript for accuracy.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mr. Joe Blount of Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Blount, an attorney, is currently Vice President for Legal and External Affairs for Entergy Operations, Inc. He managed Senator Stennis' 1982 Senate campaign.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Edmund L. Brunini, Sr. of Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Brunini is an attorney and a long-time associate of Senator Stennis.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mr. Gil Carmichael. Mr. Carmichael is a former Republican nominee for governor of Mississippi and for the U.S. Senate. He is now Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration in the Department of Transportation.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mr. Stephen E. Roady. Mr. Roady is an attorney with Andrews and Kurth in Washington, D.C. and was involved in the litigation surrounding the construction of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Project.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

Mr. Evans is a Greenwood, Mississippi businessman and a long-time associate of Senator Stennis. He is a former member of the Mississippi State College Board and a past president of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with former governor William F. Winter of Jackson, Mississippi. Governor Winter served briefly as a legislative assistant to Senator Stennis and as a state representative, tax collector, treasurer and lieutenant governor. Governor Winter had an opportunity to review the transcript.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Colonel Marvin Rees. Colonel Rees served on Senator Stennis' staff from 1980 to 1983.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mr. Leo Seal, Jr. of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. For many years, Mr. Seal was president of Hancock Bank, which originated in Hancock County, Mississippi.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

The interview is with former Senator Thomas F. Eagleton of St. Louis, Missouri.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Betsy Nash

This interview is with Mr. Steve Grafton of Starkville, Mississippi. Mr. Grafton worked in various capacities for Senator Stennis for 7 years and is currently Executive Director of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Betsy Nash

This interview is with Part Derian. MS. Derian served as Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs during President Jimmy Carter's administration. She was a member of the Loyalist Democrats and she served as Mississippi's Democratic National Committeewoman.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Betsy Nash

This interview is with Robert G. Clark of Ebenezer, Holmes County, Mississippi. Mr. Clark has served in the Mississippi House of Representatives since 1967. He was the first black elected to that body since the years of Reconstruction. In 1982 and 1984 Mr. Clark ran for United States Congress. In 1982 he lost the election by only 2,500 votes to Webb Franklin. He was defeated by a slim margin in 1984; also by Webb Franklin. Mr. Clark was allowed to review the transcript for accuracy.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Betsy Nash

This interview is with Mr. Fred Slabach. Mr. Slabach worked for Senator Stennis as a legal aide from 1987 to 1989. He was the Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman from 1985 to 1987. Mr. Slabach currently is Assistant Dean of the Mississippi College School of Law.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Betsy Nash

This interview is with Mr. Haley Barbour of Yazoo City, Mississippi. Mr. Barbour was Senator Stennis' opponent in the 1982 Mississippi Senate race.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Betsy Nash

This interview is with Mr. Ed Cole of Jackson, Mississippi. From February 1981 until 1989, Mr. Cole worked as a staff assistant in Senator Stennis' Jackson office. He was the first black professional staff member ever hired by Senator Stennis. Mr. Cole was allowed to review the transcript for accuracy.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Betsy Nash

This interview is with Dr. Leslie B. McLemore of Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. McLemore is professor of political science at Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi and is currently the Director of the Universities Center in Jackson. He has been involved in Mississippi's civil rights movement and is also active in the state's politics.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with Mr. Philip W. Stroupe. Mr. Stroupe was Senator Stennis' press secretary from 1960 to 1964. Mr. Stroupe had an opportunity to review the transcript for accuracy.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

This interview is with attorney William E. Spell of Clinton, Mississippi. In 1963-64, Mr. Spell served on the staff of the Preparedness Investigating Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He later served as Senator Stennis' press secretary. Mr. Spell was allowed to review the transcript for accuracy.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Jeff Broadwater

The interview is with attorney J. R. Hailman of Oxford, Mississippi. In 1971-73, Mr. Hailman served as legal counsel to Senator Stennis. Mr. Hailman was allowed to review the transcript for accuracy.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Betsy Nash

This interview is with John R. Salter, Jr. of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Mr. Salter was involved in the civil rights movement in Mississippi from 1961 through 1963. He organized the Jackson Movement in 1962. Mr. Salter has been actively involved in community organizing efforts throughout his lifetime. Mr. Salter was allowed to review the transcript for accuracy.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

J. G. Shoalmire

Joint interview with Federal Judge, and former Governor of Mississippi, Coleman and Senator Stennis.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

This interview with U. S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine, who served in the Senate with Senator Stennis.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

J. G. Shoalmire

The interview with U. S. Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina, who served in the Senate with Senator Stennis.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

J. G. Shoalmire

This interview with U. S. Senator Leverett Saltonstall of Massachusetts, who served in the Senate with Senator Stennis.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

J. G. Shoalmire

This interview with U. S. Senator George Aiken of Vermont, who served in the Senate with Senator Stennis.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

J. G. Shoalmire

This interview with U. S. Senator Norris Cotton of New Hampshire, who served in the Senate with Senator Stennis.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

J. G. Shoalmire

This is an interview with John Hampton Stennis, Jackson, Mississippi, July 17, 1975.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

J. G. Shoalmire

The interview with Mr. Charlie Jones, longtime supporter of and for a time administrative assistant to Senator Stennis.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

J. G. Shoalmire

The interview with Mr. S. R. Evans of Greenwood, MS, who was a longtime supporter of and campaign worker for Senator Stennis.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

J. G. Shoalmire

The interview with Mr. J. E. Hall of Jackson, MS, a longtime supporter of Senator Stennis.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

Joe Bertram Frantz

This interview with Senator Stennis in his Washington office.
John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

J. G. Shoalmire

This interview with Mr. J. C. Warren of DeKalb, MS, longtime friend and supporter of Senator Stennis.