Interview with Sam W. Ezelle, November 30, 1976
Project: A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews
Interview Summary
Ezelle discusses his time working as the Secretary for the Congress of Industrial Organization during Chandler's administration. In particular, he focuses on organized labor's relationship with Chandler - especially considering how Chandler gained the support of Kentucky labor while the national unions made concerted efforts to oppose Chandler. Ezelle discusses traveling with Chandler and supporting Chandler in his campaigns. Ezelle also imitates Chandler with an impression throughout the interview that Roland makes note of.Interview Accession
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Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 Ezelle, Sam W. Ezelle, Sam W.--Interviews Kentucky--Politics and government Kentucky. Governor (1935-1939 : Chandler) Kentucky. Governor (1955-1959 : Chandler) Politicians--United States United States--Politics and government Governors--Kentucky Politicians--KentuckyInterview Rights
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Ezelle, Sam W. Interview by Charles P. Roland. 30 Nov. 1976. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Ezelle, S.W. (1976, November 30). 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.
Ezelle, Sam W., interview by Charles P. Roland. November 30, 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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