Interview with John Rich Austin, April 14, 1971

Partial Transcript: Mr. Austin, would you mind telling me about your earliest association with Senator Russell?

Keywords: Atlanta Constitution; Tom Watson; UGA; University of Georgia; Winder; campaign; legacy; monument

Partial Transcript: Dick Russell has done things at the National Guard armory over here.

Keywords: West Point; appropiations; development; highways; land; military; property

Partial Transcript: He was a true friend. I can't forget him.

Keywords: Democratic Party; Lyndon Johnson; emphysema; favors; reliability; voting

Partial Transcript: We've been to his campaign and lots of different places...

Keywords: Judge Russell; Tom Watson; Willis Brown; campaigns; court; speeches

Partial Transcript: I know at one time Richard Russell III was a judge....

Keywords: opposition; personality

Partial Transcript: Did he ever discuss with you why he didn't get married?

Keywords: Babe Ruth; Claire Merritt Hodgson; dating; girlfriend; singleness

Partial Transcript: When he was governor of the state of Georgia, I was in the real estate business...

Keywords: Lyndon Johnson; Southern Senators; Warren Commission; favors; insurance