Oral History of Joseph P. Riley, interviewed by Kieran Walsh Taylor, 9 May, 2016
Title
Oral History of Joseph P. Riley, interviewed by Kieran Walsh Taylor, 9 May, 2016
Description
Riley discusses his years in the South Carolina House of Representatives (1968-1974). During those years, Riley was part of a small group of young legislators known as the Young Turks, which attempted to pass progressive reforms but faced the opposition of conservative legislators lead by the long-time serving Speaker of the House, Solomon Blatt Sr. Riley discusses his 1968 campaign and the unsuccessful runs of James Clyburn and Herbert Fielding. The interview concludes with Riley reflecting on his wife Charlotte's role and presence in his political career.
Publisher
The Citadel Archives & Museum
Date
Rights
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Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/admin/items/show/1125
Coverage
Charleston (S.C.)
Duration
59 minutes
Interviewer
Kieran Walsh Taylor
Interviewee
Joseph P. Riley
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Collection
Citation
The Charleston Oral History Program at the Citadel, “Oral History of Joseph P. Riley, interviewed by Kieran Walsh Taylor, 9 May, 2016,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed May 18, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1125.