Interview with Edward F. Prichard, Jr., July 16, 1976
Project: A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews
Interview Summary
Edward F. Prichard, Jr., a Kentucky politician, discusses his recollections about the political career of Albert B. "Happy" Chandler, a former Kentucky governor and U.S. Senator. He describes the various activities of Chandler during his political career, including financial corruption and corrupt campaign practices. He talks about his perception of Chandler's personality and politics, including his personal beliefs on whether or not Chandler had any empathy for the people of Kentucky or if he was a politician due to selfish reasons.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 Prichard, Edward F., Jr., 1915-1984--Interviews Prichard, Edward F., Jr., 1915-1984 United States--Politics and government Governors--Kentucky Taxation--Law and legislation--Kentucky Political corruption--Kentucky Elections Politicians--Kentucky Politics and governmentInterview Rights
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Prichard, Edward F., Jr. Interview by Charles P. Roland. 16 Jul. 1976. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Prichard, E.F., Jr. (1976, July 16). 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.
Prichard, Edward F., Jr., interview by Charles P. Roland. July 16, 1976, 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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