Oral History Interview with William Hunter McLean, 1968 (open access)

Oral History Interview with William Hunter McLean, 1968

Interview with William Hunter McLean, insurance executive, former chair of the Texas State board of Insurance (1963-68), and chairman of the Johnson-Humphrey campaign in Texas. The interview includes McLean's comments on the evolution of the State Board of Insurance, insurance scandals of the mid-1950s, fire and casualty rate-making, automobile insurance and the Johnson-Humphrey campaign in Texas.
Date: November 16, 1968
Creator: Odom, E. Dale & McLean, William Hunter
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Mrs. James V. Allred, 1967-1968 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Mrs. James V. Allred, 1967-1968

Interview with Mrs. James V. Allred, wife of former Governor James V. Allred, from Wichita Falls, Texas. The interview includes Allred's reminiscences of her husband's political career and her life in the Governor's Mansion.
Date: November 12, 1968
Creator: Odom, E. Dale; Stephens, A. Ray & Allred, James V.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with David Allred, August 9, 1967 (open access)

Oral History Interview with David Allred, August 9, 1967

Interview with former Democratic journalist and member of the Texas House of Representatives David Allred from Wichita Falls, Texas. The interview includes Allred's experiences while serving in the Sixtieth Legislature as well as his personal views on the influence of lobbyists, rules of the House, power of committee chairs, defeat of pari-mutuel betting bill, the value of the Texas Legislative Council, and annual legislative sessions. The interview also contains Allred's thoughts on fellow politicians and information about his father, Governor James V. Allred.
Date: November 20, 1968
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E.; Kamp, H. W. & Allred, David
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with O. H. "Ike" Harris, November 5, 1969 (open access)

Oral History Interview with O. H. "Ike" Harris, November 5, 1969

Interview with Republican Senator O. H. (Ike) Harris, an attorney from Dallas, Texas. In the interview, Senator Harris describes his personal experiences and views as a member of the Sixty-first legislature. He also discloses some biographical information as well as his decision to enter politics. Senator Harris discusses his personal political philosophies on issues including one versus two-year budgets, revenue legislation, welfare legislation, and state minimum wage laws. He also comments on fellow politicians Governor Preston Smith and Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes.
Date: November 5, 1969
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Harris, Ike, 1932-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with A. R. Schwartz, November 27, 1967 (open access)

Oral History Interview with A. R. Schwartz, November 27, 1967

Interview with A. R. Schwartz, an attorney and a Democratic member of the Texas Senate from Galveston. He discusses his experiences and personal views as a member of the Sixtieth Legislature.
Date: November 27, 1967
Creator: Calvert, Robert, 1922- & Schwartz, Aaron Robert, 1926-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library