Interview with Wilson Palmer, September 26, 1990
Project: Kentucky Legislature Oral History Project
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Palmer (Senate 1962-1972, 30th district; Democrat) discusses his early years growing up in Harrison County (Ky.), and his sponsorship of bills as a three-term Kentucky senator. Highlights include his perspectives of various gubernatorial styles and the impact of careerism on legislative politics. Concludes with discussion of his unsuccessful fourth term campaign.Interview Accession
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Palmer, Wilson Interview by Jeffrey Suchanek. 26 Sep. 1990. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Palmer, W. (1990, September 26). Interview by J. Suchanek. Kentucky Legislature Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Palmer, Wilson, interview by Jeffrey Suchanek. September 26, 1990, Kentucky Legislature Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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