Downey, William "Smokey" (1910-1987): Interview and memoir
Scope and Contents
ILLINOIS STATECRAFT
Downey, a former member of the administration of Illinois Governor William G. Stratton, discusses his work as a journalist, press agent, and legislative liaison for the governor. He recalls some of the legislative events and personalities in Illinois politics, Governor Stratton's 1952 campaign, political appointees, the Orville Hodge scandal, political issues, and the governor's relationship with Chicago politicians. He also describes Springfield in the 1920's and 30's and legislative technique. Reference is made to numerous Illinois politicians including Adlai E. Stevenson, Richard J. Daley, and Paul Powell.
3 tapes, 212 mins., 59 pp., plus index
Interview by Marylin H. Immel, 1982
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See collateral file: interviewer' notes, copies of correspondence between Downey and Edward Pree, Jr., and Downey and Governor Stratton.
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- Downey, William "Smokey" (Person)
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English
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- Downey, William "Smokey" (Person)
- Immel, Marilyn Huff (Person)
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