Interview with Mrs. Frank Newell, June 23, 1976

Project: A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews

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Interview Summary

Margaret Newell, an acquaintance of Happy Chandler during his time spent living in Versailles, Kentucky, begins the interview by describing Chandler's natural singing ability. Newell then discusses Chandler's temper and briefly talks of his love life. Newell also characterizes what Chandler was like during his time spent living at her mother's boarding house in Versailles. Chandler's high level of self-confidence is detailed. Factors that played into Chandler's political success are also mentioned. Additionally, the interviewee shares some of the reactions of people to Chandler's success. Chandler's temper and upbringing in relation to his knowledge of manners and social customs are examined. Chandler's personality and the dynamics between Chandler and Newell's family at the boarding house are explored. To conclude the interview, Newell summarizes the interests of Chandler, and emphasizes his dedication to his wife and family.

Interview Accession

1980oh077_cpr009

Interviewee Name

Mrs. Frank Newell

Interviewer Name

Charles P. Roland

Interview Date

1976-06-23

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Newell, Mrs. Frank Interview by Charles P. Roland. 23 Jun. 1976. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

Newell, M.F. (1976, June 23). 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.

Newell, Mrs. Frank, interview by Charles P. Roland. June 23, 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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