Oral History Interview with O. H. "Ike" Harris, November 5, 1969

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Interview with Republican Senator O. H. (Ike) Harris, an attorney from Dallas, Texas. In the interview, Senator Harris describes his personal experiences and views as a member of the Sixty-first legislature. He also discloses some biographical information as well as his decision to enter politics. Senator Harris discusses his personal political philosophies on issues including one versus two-year budgets, revenue legislation, welfare legislation, and state minimum wage laws. He also comments on fellow politicians Governor Preston Smith and Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes.

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[2], 39 p. ; 28 cm.

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Marcello, Ronald E. & Harris, Ike, 1932- November 5, 1969.

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Interview with Republican Senator O. H. (Ike) Harris, an attorney from Dallas, Texas. In the interview, Senator Harris describes his personal experiences and views as a member of the Sixty-first legislature. He also discloses some biographical information as well as his decision to enter politics. Senator Harris discusses his personal political philosophies on issues including one versus two-year budgets, revenue legislation, welfare legislation, and state minimum wage laws. He also comments on fellow politicians Governor Preston Smith and Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes.

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[2], 39 p. ; 28 cm.

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Interview conducted in 1969 for the Texas Political History Oral History Project. Interviewer: Dr. Ronald E. Marcello, Professor of History, North Texas State University.

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Marcello, Ronald E. & Harris, Ike, 1932-. Oral History Interview with O. H. "Ike" Harris, November 5, 1969, text, November 5, 1969; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth223588/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Oral History Program.

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