Interview with Mildred Watkins Chandler, June 29, 1991

Project: A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews

Interview Summary

Mildred Watkins Chandler, the wife of Kentucky governor and Senator Albert B. Chandler, discusses her husband's political career over time. She talks about their personal relationship and her husband's career before politics. She talks about his entrance into Kentucky politics, his various achievements, and how he gained the position of U.S. Senator. Chandler gives her opinion on her husband's career and her experiences as the spouse of a politician.

Interview Accession

1991oh191_cpr071

Interviewee Name

Mildred Watkins Chandler

Interviewer Name

Charles P. Roland

Interview Date

1991-06-29

Interview Keyword

Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler Mama Chandler Politics and government United States Politicians Politicians Poisonings Sales taxes Political careers Politicians' spouses Political achievements State politics Democratic conventions Primary elections

Interview LC Subject

Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 Chandler, Mildred Watkins, 1899-1995 Chandler, Mildred Watkins, 1899-1995--Interviews Kentucky--Politics and government Kentucky. Governor (1935-1939 : Chandler) Kentucky. Governor (1955-1959 : Chandler) Politicians--United States United States--Politics and government Politicians--Kentucky Kentucky--Politics and government--1865-1950. Taxation--Law and legislation--Kentucky Women in politics Lieutenant governors--Kentucky Governors--Kentucky State governments Political corruption--Kentucky Politics, Practical

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Chandler, Mildred Watkins Interview by Charles P. Roland. 29 Jun. 1991. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

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