- Collection:
- Richard B. Russell Library Oral History Documentary collection, 1986-2006
- Title:
- Robert A. "Bobby" Rowan [videorecording], 09 February 2005. Part 2
- Creator:
- Rowan, Robert A., 1935-
Vogt, Sheryl B. - Date of Original:
- 2005-02-09
- Subject:
- Women legislators--Georgia
Women legislators
Legislators
Food stamps--Law and legislation
Food stamps--Law and legislation--Georgia
University of Georgia
Legislators--Georgia--Interviews
Universities and colleges--Alumni and alumnae
Political campaigns--Georgia
Pregnancy--Nutritional aspects
Georgia. PeachCare for Kids
Georgia
Georgia. General Assembly. Senate
Political campaigns - People:
- Rowan, Robert A., 1935-
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- interviews
oral histories (literary works) - Type:
- Sound
- Format:
- audio/mpeg
- Description:
- An interview with former Georgia State Senator Bobby Rowan, with interviewers including Sheryl B. Vogt, Frank P. Spence, Greta R. Browning, and Mary Ellen Brooks. Rowan discusses his early life, including schooling, family, church attendance, and conversations at home about the Bible and politics. He recalls his early involvement with the 4-H Club, public speaking, and the Demosthenian Literary Society at the University of Georgia. He reflects on his work as Public Service Commissioner, State Senator, and his service in the Army and National Guard. He also comments on food stamps, including nutritional programs for pregnant women and the Child and Infant Healthcare Act. Rowan reflects on his multiple political campaigns, his political relationships, and his upcoming gubernatorial race. Other topics discussed include women in the General Assembly, his battle with cancer, and PeachCare.
Interviewed by Sheryl Vogt.
Robert A. "Bobby" Rowan was born in Enigma, Georgia, on November 17, 1935. He attended the University of Georgia, studied agriculture, and was elected campus leader. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and then returned home to work as a schoolteacher and farmer. In 1962, Rowan ran a successful campaign for the Georgia Senate. He was the youngest senator at the time. He served as secretary of the Rules Committee. He was also a key figure in sponsoring the Mental Health Bill of Rights and the Special Education Act. In 1974, he made an unsuccessful bid for governor. Rowan was appointed by Governor George Busbee to the Board of Human Resources, where he served for eight years, and then to the Children's Youth Commission by Governor Joe Frank Harris. In 1989, he ran successfully for public service commissioner, and retired in 1994.
Related collections in this Repository: Richard B. Russell Oral History Documentary Collection; Reflections on Georgia Politics Oral History Collection (ROGP 044), Bobby Rowan. - Metadata URL:
- http://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL175OHD-003-02/audio
- Language:
- eng
- Additional Rights Information:
- Resources may be used under the guidelines described by the U.S. Copyright Office in Section 107, Title 17, United States Code (Fair use). Parties interested in production or commercial use of the resources should contact the Russell Library for a fee schedule.
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Richard B. Russell Library Oral History Documentary Collection, OHD 003, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (1 interview (94 min.)) : sound, color
- Original Collection:
- Richard B. Russell Library Oral History Documentary collection, 1986-2006
http://russelldoc.galib.uga.edu/russell/view?docId=ead/RBRL175OHD-ead.xml - Holding Institution:
- Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
- Rights:
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