Interview with Ivan Allen Jr., March 28, 1981

Ivan Allen, Jr., interviewed by Hal Henderson. Allen served as Governor Ellis Arnall’s executive secretary from 1945 to 1946 and later served as mayor of Atlanta from 1962 to 1970. Topics include Ellis Arnall as governor (1943-1947), Arnall’s relationship with the Georgia legislature while governor, Arnall’s major accomplishments as governor, Arnall’s political philosophy, Allen’s thoughts on the 1966 gubernatorial election and Arnall’s participation, Allen’s relationship with Ellis Arnall, the three governors controversy (1946-1947), and Allen’s relationship with M.E. Thompson.

1981-03-28

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21 minutes