Oral history interview with George McInturff [audio recording and transcript]

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Title: Oral history interview with George McInturff [audio recording and transcript]
Description: George Llywellien McInturff (15 Jun 1907-24 Jun 1986), Chattanooga politician and public figure who served as city commissioner from 1963-1967, reflects on political career from his introduction into politics, 1942, to his retirement in 1967. Spiced with anecdotes, his reminiscences of elections, campaigns, and local, state, and national political figures he met or knew yield a picture of the administrations of which he was a part. Relates some memories of childhood and youth, and World War II service; expresses closeness to wife and family; gives philosophical views on being a public servant.
Interviewee: McInturff, George L., 1907-1986
Interviewer: Popham, John
Extent: 2 audiocassettes (3 hours ); 1 transcript (59 pages)
Collection: Chattanooga Public Library Oral History Collection
Subject: Elections -- Tennessee -- Chattanooga; Chattanooga (Tenn.) -- Politics and government; World War, 1939-1945; McInturff, George L., 1907-1986
Rights: No Copyright
Bibliographic Citation: Oral History Collection. Chattanooga Public Library.
Relation: Index to the Oral History Collection
Identifier: OHP 44
Type: Sound; Text
Language: English

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