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  John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

  Jeff Broadwater

  This interview is with Mississippi Representative G.V."Sonny" Montgomery.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

  J. G. Shoalmire

  Joint interview with Federal Judge, and former Governor of Mississippi, Coleman and Senator Stennis.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  John C. Stennis Oral History Project Script

  J. G. Shoalmire

  This is an interview with John Hampton Stennis, Jackson, Mississippi, July 17, 1975.

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  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.

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  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.