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John Y. Brown, Sr. Oral History Project

Project Summary

John Young Brown Sr. (February 1, 1900 ? June 16, 1985) was an American attorney and politician. He was a state representative for nearly three decades, serving one term as speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives and as majority floor leader during the term of Governor Edward T. Breathitt.

Project Code

jybs

Project Keyword

U.S. House of Representatives Kentucky House of Representatives

Project LC Subject

Lawyers--Kentucky Democratic Party (U.S.) Political campaigns--Kentucky Kentucky--Politics and government State governments--Officials and employees Politicians--Kentucky Kentucky. General Assembly. House of Representatives

Interviews in this Project (2 Total):

Interview with Albert P. "Al" Smith, Jr., February 10, 2006

Interview Accession Number: 2013oh211_jybs001
Interviewer: William H. McCann, Jr.

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request

Interview with John Y. Brown, Jr., February 15, 2010

Interview Accession Number: 2013oh212_jybs002
Interviewer: William H. McCann, Jr.

Restrictions: No Restrictions
Access: Request