Interview with J. Thaxter Sims, March 15, 1976

Project: Earle C. Clements Oral History Project

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Interview Summary

In this interview, J. Thaxter Sims, former campaign chairman for Senator Earle C. Clements' gubernatorial campaign, discusses Clements, Clements' campaign, and other Kentucky politicians. He discusses Clements' campaign style, oratory abilities, and the factionalism within the Democratic Party of Kentucky. Sims also discusses Clements? activities after the loss of his senate seat in 1956.

Interview Accession

1976oh022_clem012

Interviewee Name

J. Thaxter Sims

Interviewer Name

Terry L. Birdwhistell

Interview Date

1976-03-15

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Sims, J. Thaxter Interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. 15 Mar. 1976. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

Sims, J.T. (1976, March 15). Interview by T. L. Birdwhistell. Earle C. Clements Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.

Sims, J. Thaxter, interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. March 15, 1976, Earle C. Clements Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.





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