Interview with Rose-Bel Thompson, January 13, 1976
Project: Earle C. Clements Oral History Project
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In this interview, Rose-Bel Thompson, former personal secretary to Senator Earle C. Clements, describes knowing Clements as a young girl and eventually working for Clements as his personal secretary. She discusses his personality, his staff, and her job responsibilities. Ms. Thompson also talks about what it was like working for Clements and briefly talks about Mrs. Clements. She also discusses his political career and personal life.Interview Accession
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Thompson, Rose-Bel Interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. 13 Jan. 1976. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Thompson, R. (1976, January 13). Interview by T. L. Birdwhistell. Earle C. Clements Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Thompson, Rose-Bel, interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. January 13, 1976, Earle C. Clements Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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