Interview with Gilbert W. Kingsbury, July 21, 1977
Project: Earle C. Clements Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Gilbert Kingsbury discusses Earle Clements and his campaign for governor of Kentucky. He talks about Clements' term as governor, as well as Garrett Withers as a senator. He talks about gambling and how it is connected to political corruption. Kingsbury talks about his own career as administrative assistant. He discusses Clements' influence in state and national politics.Interview Accession
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Clements, Earle C. (Earle Chester), 1896-1985 Kentucky. Governor (1947-1950 : Clements) Kingsbury, Gilbert W., 1909- Kingsbury, Gilbert W., 1909- --Interviews Kentucky--Politics and government Legislators--United States United States. Congress. Senate. Politicians--United StatesInterview Rights
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Kingsbury, Gilbert W. Interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. 21 Jul. 1977. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Kingsbury, G.W. (1977, July 21). Interview by T. L. Birdwhistell. Earle C. Clements Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Kingsbury, Gilbert W., interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. July 21, 1977, Earle C. Clements Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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