Interview with Dexter S. Wright, February 3, 2006
Project: Kentucky Legislature Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Wright (House 1962-1972; 1976-1980, 38th district; Republican) discusses his early political career, his interest in education, his political philosophy, campaigning for Marlow Cook and adopting a daughter. Other topics include University of Louisville, abortion bills, his view of the current General Assembly and Ernie Fletcher. Wright concludes the interview discussing his family. Part 2 of 2.Interview Accession
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Abortion Adoption Adoption--Kentucky Education--Kentucky Fletcher, Ernie, 1952- Jefferson County (Ky.) Kentucky. Governor (2003-2007 : Fletcher) Legislators--Kentucky--Interviews Philosophy--Political aspects Political campaigns--Kentucky University of Louisville Wright, Dexter S. Wright, Dexter S.--Interviews Cook, Marlow W. (Marlow Webster), 1926-2016Interview Rights
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Wright, Dexter S. Interview by Jan Romond. 03 Feb. 2006. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Wright, D.S. (2006, February 03). Interview by J. Romond. Kentucky Legislature Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Wright, Dexter S., interview by Jan Romond. February 03, 2006, Kentucky Legislature Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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