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| Title | William J. Cason Oral History Interview |
| Collection Title | Politics in Missouri Oral History Project, Records, 1996- |
| Collection Number | 3929 |
| Interviewee | William J. Cason |
| Interviewer | Will Sarvis |
| Date of Interview | 3/26/1996 |
| Subject--Name | Cason, William J. |
| Subject |
Oral history Missouri--History, Local Missouri--Politics and government |
| Keyword |
Oral histories Missouri Politics Politics Political History Political Oral History |
| Coverage | United States; Missouri; Clinton, Missouri; |
| Transcription Format | Paper; Electronic |
| Pages | 61 |
| Audio Format | Audio cassette |
| Audio Length | Available, no restrictions. |
| Finding Aid | http://whmc.umsystem.edu/invent/3929.html |
| Participants | 2 |
| Synopsis |
William J. Cason was born on October 1, 1924. He served as a Democrat in the Missouri Senate from 1960 to 1976, and represented part of the powerful tradition of rural attorneys influencing the General Assembly. As a state legislator, Senator Cason grappled with some of the most salient issues of post-war America, including civil rights for minorities, environmental protection, and equal rights for women. Senator Cason was also President Pro Tem of the Senate during a significant challenge to that positions authority by the lieutenant governor. For Senator Casons most recent official biographical entry, see the Official Manual of the State of Missouri, 1975-1976. The interview took place in Senator Casons law office in the small town of Clinton, Missouri on a mild and sunny March day, during the two hours just before noon. The environment was professional, yet relaxed. Senator Cason volunteered to make any seating arrangement I desired, but I found it easiest to have us sit across from each other at his desk. A relaxed atmosphere surrounded the questions and answers themselves, and Senator Cason addressed queries concerning his political career articulately, and with understated animation and ironic humor in some places. He was able to briefly consult with a client during a short break in the interview, and take other short recesses, without interrupting the recollective mood. All these factors contributed to a very satisfactory session. |
| Publisher | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
| Rights | This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). It may not be cited without acknowledgement to The Oral History Program of the State Historical Society of Missouri and the Western Historical Manuscript Collection, a Joint Collection of the University of Missouri and the State Historical Society of Missouri. |
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| Title | Transcription |
| Collection Title | Politics in Missouri Oral History Project, Records, 1996- |
| Collection Number | 3929 |
| Interviewee | William J. Cason |
| Interviewer | Will Sarvis |
| Date of Interview | 3/26/1996 |
| Subject--Name | Cason, William J. |
| Subject |
Oral history Missouri--History, Local Missouri--Politics and government |
| Keyword |
Oral histories Missouri Politics Politics Political History Political Oral History |
| Coverage | United States; Missouri; Clinton, Missouri; |
| Transcription Format | Paper; Electronic |
| Pages | 61 |
| Audio Format | Audio cassette |
| Audio Length | Available, no restrictions. |
| Finding Aid | http://whmc.umsystem.edu/invent/3929.html |
| Participants | 2 |
| Synopsis |
William J. Cason was born on October 1, 1924. He served as a Democrat in the Missouri Senate from 1960 to 1976, and represented part of the powerful tradition of rural attorneys influencing the General Assembly. As a state legislator, Senator Cason grappled with some of the most salient issues of post-war America, including civil rights for minorities, environmental protection, and equal rights for women. Senator Cason was also President Pro Tem of the Senate during a significant challenge to that positions authority by the lieutenant governor. For Senator Casons most recent official biographical entry, see the Official Manual of the State of Missouri, 1975-1976. The interview took place in Senator Casons law office in the small town of Clinton, Missouri on a mild and sunny March day, during the two hours just before noon. The environment was professional, yet relaxed. Senator Cason volunteered to make any seating arrangement I desired, but I found it easiest to have us sit across from each other at his desk. A relaxed atmosphere surrounded the questions and answers themselves, and Senator Cason addressed queries concerning his political career articulately, and with understated animation and ironic humor in some places. He was able to briefly consult with a client during a short break in the interview, and take other short recesses, without interrupting the recollective mood. All these factors contributed to a very satisfactory session. |
| Publisher | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
| Rights | This material is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). It may not be cited without acknowledgement to The Oral History Program of the State Historical Society of Missouri and the Western Historical Manuscript Collection, a Joint Collection of the University of Missouri and the State Historical Society of Missouri. |
