Interview with Ruth C. Midthun, February 19, 1981

Project: John Sherman Cooper Oral History Project

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Midthun recalls her initial impressions of John Sherman Cooper when she first worked as his secretary in the U.N. Midthun talks of her work as Cooper's secretary while he served in the U.N. General Assembly. Cooper's best qualities are described. As Senator, Cooper requested Midthun personally from the State Department. The interviewee discusses various experiences working for Cooper while he was ambassador to India. Midthun compliments various staff members with whom she served in Cooper's senate office and remembers taking dictation for various speeches of the Senator's. Cooper's work on the Warren Commission is explored. Cooper's work on civil rights legislation is also mentioned. How Senator Cooper's D.C. office was managed is considered. To conclude the interview, Midthun talks of Cooper's charm and his family.

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1981oh019_coop037

Interviewee Name

Ruth C. Midthun

Interviewer Name

Terry L. Birdwhistell

Interview Date

1981-02-19

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Midthun, Ruth C. Interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. 19 Feb. 1981. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

Midthun, R.C. (1981, February 19). Interview by T. L. Birdwhistell. John Sherman Cooper Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.

Midthun, Ruth C., interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. February 19, 1981, John Sherman Cooper Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.





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