Description

Childhood on family homestead ranch in Nebraska; move to California and marriage to Lester Davis, state assemblyman from 1947 to his death in 1952; state assembly term 1953-1976; experiences as legislator, often the only woman during five gubernatorial administrations; discussion of legislation on water, recreation, roadside rests, county fairs; relationships with colleagues.
Clippings, background information, letters.

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Title
Pauline L. Davis, California assemblywoman, 1952-1976; An interview conducted by Malca Chall, 1977-1982
Creator
interviewee., Davis, Pauline L., 1917-
Chall, Malca.
Bancroft Library. Regional Oral History Office.
Link to Content
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Full Collection Name
California Audiovisual Preservation Project
Other Identifiers
cabeuroh_000141
Subject (Person)
Davis, Pauline L., 1917- Interviews.
Davis, Lester, -1952.
Subject (Corporate)
California. Legislature. Assembly.
Subject (Topic)
Women politicians California.
Women Political activity -- California -- Interviews.
Femmes politiques Californie.
Femmes Activité politique -- Californie -- Entretiens.
Type
Audio
Format
Oral histories.
Archive
The Library
Contents
Interviews 1-2 on Phonotape 3855 A:1-2; interviews 3-9 on Phonotape 3855 C:1-7.
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