Interviewer
Bob Brown
Files
Description
William Mathers describes how he became interested in and involved in politics in Montana. He compares and contrasts the state government and parties of Texas and Montana and their influence over his party affiliation. He recalls partisan issues that were fought in the legislature including public utility districts, budget cuts, Anaconda Company and Montana Power Company influences, and the sales tax. He recalls strong legislators and governors, as well as his work on the Board of Regents.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Men; Legislators; Legislation
Original Date
7-7-2005
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 396-030
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 sound disk (80 min.): analog + 1 transcript (29 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
01:20:21 minutes
Local Filename
OH_396_030.mp3; OH_396_030.pdf
Citation
Mathers, William, "William Mathers Interview, Juy 7, 2005" (2005). Bob Brown Oral History Project. OH 396-030.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/brown/38