Scope and Contents ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Joseph Immel (1913-1987), Johnson Kanady (1914-1989), and Frederic B. Selcke (b. 1914) Immel, Kanady and Selcke discuss their relationship with Illinois Governor William G. Stratton (1953-1961). Immel, member of the Republican party, discusses his role as Governor Stratton's campaign manager in the Chicago area, Stratton's bid for governor, campaign style, press relations, and the campaign staff; he also discusses the Stratton administration, relationship with the...

Scope and Contents ILLINOIS STATECRAFT Selcke recalls his political work in Illinois: as Republican clerk in Menard County; impressions of Governor William Stratton; his work as Superintendent of Registration and Education; as clerk of the Illinois House of Representatives; and the political struggles and leaders of the 1960's and 1970's. Also discusses his family, moving, education, and his early life in Texas, Missouri, and Illinois; attending Northwestern University; and his service in the Navy during...