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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-RRB-01
Interviewee(s)
Barnett, Ross R. (Ross Robert), 1898-1987
Biographical Note
(1898 - 1987) Governor of Mississippi (1960-1964)
Interviewer(s)
Dennis O'Brien
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Barnett discusses his conflicts with the federal government over civil rights, his opposition to integrating Mississippi schools and universities, and Mississippi’s economics during his governorship, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
6 May 1969
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Ross R. Barnett, recorded inteview by Dennis J. O'Brien, May 6, 1969, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Subject(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
Some of the archival materials in this collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Accession Number
OH 1970-081
Transcript
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