Interviewer
Bob Brown
Files
Description
Lloyd C. "Sonny" Lockrem of Billings, Montana, tells of early experiences that peaked his interest in politics and running for the legislature, including being in the Marine Corps and working in a family construction business. He details his relationships with former lobbyists, particularly from the Anaconda Company and Montana Power Company, and former Governor Tom Judge. He also explains the effect of single-member districts, implemented by the 1972 Constitutional Convention, on Yellowstone County politics. Other specifics include a proposed sales tax bill, the Anaconda Company, Governor Tom Judge, and natural resources.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Judge, Thomas L.; Anaconda Company; Montana Power Company; Legislators; Sales tax
Original Date
3-29-2008
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 396-052
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 sound disk (80 min.): analog + 1 transcript (31 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
01:24:29 minutes
Local Filename
OH_396_052.mp3; OH_396_052.pdf
Citation
Lockrem, Lloyd C., "Lloyd C. "Sonny" Lockrem Interview, March 29, 2008" (2008). Bob Brown Oral History Project. OH 396-052.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/brown/33