Meyers, Larry 2022-11-09
This interview discusses Larry Meyers career working for Lloyd Bentsen. Mr. Meyers describes the various issues he worked on for Senator Bensten and provides various anecdotes about many politicians. The interview also discusses Mr. Meyers work with the Jimmy Carter administration.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Larry Meyers
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: November 9, 2022
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 01:37:27 (1 hour 37 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and family relationships; mesquite control; Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and I-27 story; Stories about Max Tidmore and W.D. “Dub” Rushing; Memorable events and stories from his time in Washington D.C.; Campaigning for Lloyd Bentsen’s presidential run; Thoughts on recent politics and voting trends; How politics have changed; Charlie Wilson stories; Agriculture Development International; doing business in Russia; Other experiences he had while in Russia; his children; Doing business with Iraqi leadership; Meeting outcomes with Iraqi military leaders
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
Related Interview: Meyers, Larry 2022-11-08 ; Meyers, Larry 2022-11-11; Meyers, Larry 2023-03-22; Meyers, Larry 2023-03-23
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