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## Richard M. Scammon

**Richard M. Scammon** served as Director of the Census Bureau from 1961-1965.  Scammon founded the Election Research Center in 1955; as the director of this organization, he became one of the preeminent political analysts of his day.  A more detailed biography.   Interview conducted on October 29, 1991.  [196KB PDF]

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