Walter Beaman Jones Oral History Interview, August 18, 1975, September 16, 1975, October 17, 1975
(Oral History #OH0023)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | Walter Beaman Jones Oral History Interview |
| Creators: |
Jones, Walter B., 1913-1992
Lennon, Donald R. |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Extent: | 0.015 Cubic feet, 3 audiocasette, 3 hours, 86 pages. |
Administrative Information
General note
1913-1975
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Copyright Notice
Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Preferred Citation
Walter Beaman Jones Oral History Interview (#OH0023), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Acquisition Information
- Gift of Walter Beaman Jones
Processing Information
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Encoded by Apex Data Services
Biographical / Historical Note
Congressman Jones has represented the 1st Congressional District of N.C. since 1965. Prior to entering Congress he served in the N.C. General Assembly, as mayor of Farmville, and as recorders court judge. Congressman Jones discusses in detail his life and political career.
Description
Particular emphasis is given to his background and education, N.C. General Assembly activities, and congressional duties. Included are discussions of the E.C.U. University status and medical school controversies, tobacco programs and problems, agricultural committee activities, and state politics. For related material see Collection #285.
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