Interviewer
Bob Brown
Files
Description
John D. Lynch discusses his family history and the events leading up to his work in Montana politics. He describes campaigning in Butte, his work on the House Appropriations Committee, the influence of the Montana Power Company and the Anaconda Company on Montana politics, and discusses governors that he served with including Tom Judge, Ted Schwinden, Stan Stephens, and Marc Racicot. He recalls other issues including a coal moratorium and term limits.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Judge, Thomas L.; Lynch, John D., 1947-; Racicot, Mark; Schwinden, Ted; Stephens, Stan; Montana. Legislature. House of Representatives. Appropriations Committee; Anaconda Company; Montana Power Company; Coal mines and mining; Corporations; Ex-legislators; Governors; Political campaigns; Term limits Public office
Original Date
8-25-2008
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
Bob Brown Oral History Project OH-396, Archives & Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 396-056
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 sound disk (80 min.): analog + 1 transcript (32 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
01:21:04 minutes
Local Filename
OH_396_056.mp3; OH_396_056.pdf
Citation
Lynch, John D., "John D. Lynch Interview, August 25, 2008" (2008). Bob Brown Oral History Project. OH 396-056.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/brown/35