Interview with Rose-Bel Thompson, January 13, 1976

Project: Earle C. Clements Oral History Project

Interview Summary

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

1976oh002_clem008

Interviewee Name

Rose-Bel Thompson

Interviewer Name

Terry L. Birdwhistell

Interview Date

1976-01-13

Interview Keyword

Administrative assistants Earle C. Clements Secretaries United States politics

Interview LC Subject

Clements, Earle C. (Earle Chester), 1896-1985 Governors Kentucky. Governor (1947-1950 : Clements) Legislators Legislators--United States Politicians Politicians--United States Thompson, Rose-Bel Thompson, Rose-Bel--Interviews

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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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