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Identifiant de l’institution contributrice
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GMOH 190
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Description
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L'entretien comprend des discussions sur : avoir grandi à Saco dans les années 1950 et 1960 ; partager le temps entre la Virginie et le Maine ; relancer les Saco Young Democrats avec Mike Aube et Barry Hobbins lorsque Bill Hathaway s'est présenté contre Margaret Chase Smith ; faire campagne au sein des Jeunes Démocrates ; être embauché par Mitchell; La base de bénévoles de la campagne du gouverneur de Mitchell ; travailler avec Tony Buxton et Mike Aube; Mitchell se présente et bat Joe Brennan à la primaire ; la structure de l'État-parti ; surprise que Longley remporte la campagne ; travailler comme commis au calendrier et commis adjoint pour la législature de l'État ; observer les progrès de Mitchell vers le poste de sénateur ; et Joe Angelone.
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Déclaration de droit d’auteur et conditions d’utilisation
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This recording and transcription are © 2011 Bowdoin College and are presented for private study, scholarship, or research only. For all other uses, including publication, reproduction, and quotation beyond “fair use” (Title 17, United States Code) permission must be obtained in writing from the George J. Mitchell Dept. of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, 3000 College Station, Brunswick, Maine 04011-8421, USA.
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Biography, Administrative History and Provenance
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Deborah “Debbie” (Bedard) Ward was born in Saco, Maine, on March 22, 1951. She was graduated from Thornton Academy in 1969 and then attended Westbrook College. Subsequently, she worked as a secretary for the Westbrook College Department of Nursing. In 1972, she became involved in reviving the Saco Young Democrats, and in 1973 George Mitchell hired her as the first staff person for his gubernatorial campaign. After Mitchell lost the election to Jim Longley, Ward returned to Westbrook College to work as a house mother. She took the position of calendar clerk for the Maine state legislature, then was elected assistant clerk and held that position for eighteen years.
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Citation recommandée
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Ward, Deborah 'Debbie' B., "Interview with Debbie Ward by Andrea L’Hommedieu" (2010). George J.
Mitchell Oral History Project. 10. https://digitalcommons.bowdoin.edu/mitchelloralhistory/10
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