Five Campaign Interviews of U.S. Representative Frank E. Smith

Creator

Frank E. Smith

Other Form of Name

Smith, Frank E. (Frank Ellis), 1918-1997

Identifier

whitten_audioreel_55

Creation Date

1962

Document Type

Open Access Recording

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Description

Five five-minute paid political interviews of U.S. Representative Frank E. Smith of Mississippi responding to questions by citizens. The first interview focuses on government spending; the high cost of living; new job opportunities in Mississippi. The second interview discusses education; the environment; and income tax loopholes. The third interview includes questions on forced busing of school children; agriculture price support program; campaign contribution deductions; contributions to Smith's campaigns; and natural resources. The fourth interview concentrates on the transportation needs of Mississippi; how Smith's seniority will help the district; how Smith is handling campaign costs; working for constituents in Washington, DC. The fifth interview responds to questions on cotton legislation; U.S. involvement in Indochina; veterans' benefits; how Smith is conducting his campaign; and contributions to the campaign.

Subject Headings (Library of Congress)

Smith, Frank E. (Frank Ellis), 1918-1997; Political campaigns; Elections -- Mississippi; Government spending policy; Inflation (Finance); Job creation; Education; Environment; Taxation; Busing for school integration; Agriculture; Campaign funds; Highways; Cotton; Indochina; Military pensions

Relational Format

audio recording

Extent

25:13

Original Format

reels

Original Collection

Jamie L. Whitten Collection (MUM00732), Archives and Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries

Finding Aid

http://purl.oclc.org/umarchives/MUM00732/

Rights

This media file is for personal and research use only. This file may not be reproduced, re-posted, captured or saved. For publication and professional uses, please contact the Archives and Special Collections at the University of Mississippi Libraries.

Comments

container label: Frank Smith, Five - Five minute programs, 1972