COLLECTION NAME:
Oral Histories - KOHC 1974-1979
Record
Filename:
1976OH79.15 - James G. Wheeler.mp3
Identifier:
1976OH79.15
Title:
James G. Wheeler
Biographical Sketch:
Lawyer, James Guthrie Wheeler was born April 1, 1890 to Charles K. and Mary K. Wheeler in Paducah, KY. He married Bertha Elizabeth Ferguson Wheeler (1898 - 1973). He died August 18, 1981 and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Paducah, KY.
Description:
James Wheeler speaks briefly of his life, education and law practice. He mentions his father (Charles K. Wheeler 1863-1933) working for the Goebel campaign, the free silver issue, the Stanley-Morrow campaign and other political figures he has me. Mr. Wheeler comments on Night Rider and Ku Klux Klan activities in McCracken County and recalls acquaintance with Irvin S. Cobb and makes a statement concerning him.
Date:
8/21/1974
Creator:
James G. Wheeler
Subject:
Wheeler, Charles K. (1863-1933)
Subject:
History -- McCracken County (KY)
Subject:
Cobb, Irvin S. (1876-1944)
Subject:
Politicians
Publisher:
Kentucky Oral History Commission
Contributor:
James Christopher Klotter
Type:
Oral History
Format:
audio/mpeg
Language:
English
Coverage:
McCracken County
Rights:
Permission must be obtained from The Kentucky Oral History Commission, part of the Kentucky Historical Society, prior to reuse of these recordings.
Duration:
38 minutes
Bit Rate/Frequency:
64kbps