- Collection:
- Two-Party Georgia Oral History Collection, 2017-2020
- Title:
- Bob Irvin interviewed by Ashton Ellett, 12 August 2019.
- Creator:
- Ellett, Ashton G. (Ashton Gene),1985-
Irvin, Bob - Date of Original:
- 2019-08-12
- Subject:
- Politics and government
Georgia Politics and government
Georgia
Republican Party (Ga.) - People:
- Irvin, Bob
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- oral histories (literary works)
interviews - Type:
- Moving Image
- Description:
- Irvin outlines his background, upbringing, and early interest in Republican politics dating back to the 1960s. He talks about his first stint in the Georgia House of Representatives during the 1970s, including assessments of Speaker George L. Smith II and Speaker Thomas B. Murphy. Irvin recalls the time Charles, Prince of Wales spoke to a session of the General Assembly in 1977. He speaks about returning to Georgia and Republican politics. Irvin discusses his second stint in the Georgia House of Representatives as well as policy and party-building initiatives he spearheaded as House Minority Leader between 1994 until 2000. He recalls his positions on issues important in the 1990s including crime, traffic, development, and welfare reform. The interview closes with Irvin’s thoughts on redistricting and how it might impact Georgia politics in the future.
Interviewed by Ashton Ellett.
Robert A. (Bob) Irvin was born on September 9, 1948 and grew up in North Fulton County. He attended Roswell High School and graduated from the Lovett School in Atlanta. Irvin earned a bachelor’s degree in government from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and a J.D. from the Emory University School of Law. Irvin, a Republican, won a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives representing Roswell, Alpharetta, and Sandy Springs in 1972. Between 1973 and 1978, Irvin was an attorney in the firm of Lipshutz, Macey, Zusmann, and Sikes in Atlanta. He declined to seek reelection in 1978. Irvin attended the Harvard Business School and earned an MBA in 1980. He returned to Atlanta and joined McKinsey & Company eventually becoming partner and head of the firm’s North American electricity practice. He won a special election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1993. Irvin became House Minority Leader in 1994 and served in that position until 2000. He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2002. Between 2003 and 2018, Irvin was managing director with Bridge Strategy Group/Houlihan Lokey. He is currently an independent consultant and writer. Irvin and his wife, Lynn, reside in Atlanta. - Metadata URL:
- http://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL425TPGA-083/video
- 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):
- Two-Party Georgia Oral History Project, TPGA-083, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.
- Extent:
- 1 videorecording (ca. 136 min.) : sd., col.
- Original Collection:
- Two-Party Georgia Oral History Collection
- Holding Institution:
- Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
- Rights:
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