John Davis Larkins, Jr., oral history interview, May 7, 1975, June 30, 1975, July 17, 1975, September 8, 1977, October 1977
- Title
- John Davis Larkins, Jr., oral history interview, May 7, 1975, June 30, 1975, July 17, 1975, September 8, 1977, October 1977
- Description
- The interviews provide an in-depth account of Judge John Davis Larkins, Jr.'s life and career. Included are commentaries on local activities in Jones County, N.C.; local and state politics (1935-1960); World War II; the 1960 gubernatorial campaign; N.C. political personalities; federal courts; and his philosophy of the court. On judicial matters, he discusses the rights of the accused, appeals procedures, equal justice, school integration, and interesting cases in which he has been involved. For related material see the John Davis Larkins, Jr., Papers, 1934-1969, Manuscript Collection #78, and John Davis Larkins Opinions, 1961-1974, Microfilm Collection #MF0024. Interviewer: Donald R. Lennon.
- Date
- 1975-05-07/1997-10
- Original Format
- oral histories
- Extent
- 10cm x 63cm
- Local Identifier
- OH0021
- Creator(s)
- Contributor(s)
- Subject(s)
- Larkins, John Davis, 1909-1990
- Democratic Party (N.C.)
- Judges--North Carolina--Jones County
- Politicians--North Carolina--Jones County
- North Carolina--Politics and government--1865-1950
- Spatial
- Location of Original
- East Carolina Manuscript Collection
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