Interview with Charles G. Talbert, July 21, 1987
Project: A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews
Interview Summary
Charles Talbert, an acquaintance of Chandler's and a professor of history at the University of Kentucky, begins the interview by talking about an article that the interviewer wrote about the political career of Chandler. The Democratic Primaries of Chandler's first bid for governor of Kentucky are described. Talbert's dealings with the state government in obtaining his teaching certificate are also mentioned. Additionally, the interviewee briefly discusses his parents and their political beliefs. Talbert's first impressions of Chandler are examined. Talbert then describes the life of Frank McVey, a former president of the University of Kentucky who supported Chandler. Chandler's time spent in law school at the University of Kentucky is explored. The life of a political aide of Chandler's, John DeMoisey, is examined. Talbert illustrates what his life was like during Chandler's second gubernatorial administration in the mid-1950s. Talbert then evaluates Chandler's influence and legacy upon the state of Kentucky. To conclude the interview, Talbert shares his brother-in-law's experience with a memorable political speech that Chandler gave in Carlisle, Kentucky, as well as a reflection upon Talbert's own recollection of a speech given by politician Frederick Wallace (who worked at Ellis Island and served in the Chandler administration of the 1930s).Interview Accession
Interviewee Name
Interviewer Name
Interview Date
Interview LC Subject
Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 Kentucky--Politics and government Kentucky. Governor (1935-1939 : Chandler) Kentucky. Governor (1955-1959 : Chandler) Politicians--United States Talbert, Charles Gano, 1912- Talbert, Charles Gano, 1912- --Interviews United States--Politics and government Kentucky Governors Politicians Administration University of Kentucky Teachers ProfessorsInterview Rights
All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.Interview Usage
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.Restriction
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Add this interview to your cart in order to begin the process of requesting access to a copy of and/or permission to reproduce interview(s).
Talbert, Charles G. Interview by Charles P. Roland. 21 Jul. 1987. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Talbert, C.G. (1987, July 21). 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.
Talbert, Charles G., interview by Charles P. Roland. July 21, 1987, A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
You may come across language in UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center collections and online resources that you find harmful or offensive. SCRC collects materials from different cultures and time periods to preserve and make available the historical record. These materials document the time period when they were created and the view of their creator. As a result, some may demonstrate racist and offensive views that do not reflect the values of UK Libraries.
If you find description with problematic language that you think SCRC should review, please contact us at SCRC@uky.edu.
Persistent Link for this Record: https://kentuckyoralhistory.org/ark:/16417/xt7kwh2dbr5c