Bird, Fred
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Bird, Fred: Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-B532
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS STATECRAFT
Bird, press secretary for Governor Ogilvie, 1969-1973, discusses his role in the administration; the role of the press; and Governor Ogilvie and his administration. He also discusses the reporters covering the Ogilvie administration; department heads; administrative techniques; office and staff relations; steering the governor through controversial issues; mistakes that were made; impact of the Kent State shootings on Illinois campuses; the 1968 Democratic Convention;...
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