Interview with Jasper B. Shannon, July 12, 1976
Project: A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews
Interview Summary
Jasper Shannon, a political science professor at the University of Kentucky, describes Happy Chandler's political career in great detail. Throughout the interview, he discusses Chandler's first and second administrations as governor, his time as a U.S. senator, and his various failed campaigns. He discusses some of Chandler's scandals, his use of coercion to obtain votes and campaign funds, and his attempts to exert control over Kentucky's universities. He talks about Chandler's political opponents, his stint as commissioner of baseball, and his overall impact on Kentucky politics.Interview Accession
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Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 Kentucky--Politics and government Kentucky. Governor (1935-1939 : Chandler) Kentucky. Governor (1955-1959 : Chandler) Politicians--United States Shannon, Jasper B. Shannon, Jasper B.--Interviews United States--Politics and government Governors--Kentucky Politicians--Kentucky Politics and government State governments Elections Kentucky--Elections Leadership--Political aspects Loyalty. Political campaigns--Kentucky Political leadership Political corruption--Kentucky University of Kentucky College administrators Democratic Party (Ky.) Education, Higher--Kentucky Elections--Corrupt practices Law and legislation Universities and colleges--AdministrationInterview Rights
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Shannon, Jasper B. Interview by Charles P. Roland. 12 Jul. 1976. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Shannon, J.B. (1976, July 12). 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.
Shannon, Jasper B., interview by Charles P. Roland. July 12, 1976, A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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