Interview with E. I. "Buddy" Thompson, March 21, 1989
Project: A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews
Interview Summary
Buddy Thompson, a native of Lexington, Kentucky, recalls his connection to Governor Happy Chandler through his involvement in getting a corrupt appointee of Chandler's fired. The story of Real Estate Commissioner H.D. Coleman, who lived and worked as a real estate agent in Lexington and his corrupt nature is described. Thompson's meeting with Chandler concerning Coleman's behavior is recalled. Thompson also details how he got Coleman fired from his position as Real Estate Commissioner.Interview Accession
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Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 Kentucky--Politics and government Kentucky. Governor (1935-1939 : Chandler) Kentucky. Governor (1955-1959 : Chandler) Politicians--United States Thompson, Buddy Thompson, Buddy--Interviews United States--Politics and government Governors Lexington (Ky.) Fayette County (Ky.) Frankfort (Ky.) Democratic Party (Ky.)Interview Rights
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Thompson, E. I. Interview by Charles P. Roland. 21 Mar. 1989. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Thompson, E.I. (1989, March 21). Interview by C. P. Roland. A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Thompson, E. I., interview by Charles P. Roland. March 21, 1989, A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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