Dean of the California Legislature, 1958-1996
By: Nicholas C. Petris ; introductions by Martin Huff and Paul Manolis ; interviews conducted by Gabrielle Morris in 1993-1994. Regional Oral History Office, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley,
Contributors: Huff, Martin, 1923-; Manolis, Paul.; Morris, Gabrielle S.; Bancroft Library. Regional Oral History Office.
Published: 1996
Subjects: Christopher, George.; Reagan, Ronald.; Brown, Edmund G. 1905-1996.; Knowland, William F. 1908-1974.; Bird, Rose Elizabeth.; Dellums, Ronald V., 1935-; Democratic Party (Calif.); California. Legislature. Senate.; University of California (System); Legislators -- California -- Interviews.; Greek Americans -- California -- Oakland -- History.; Women in politics -- California.; Legal aid -- California.; Politicians -- California -- Interviews.; California -- Politics and government -- 1951-
Genres: Interviews.
Description: Democrat of Greek parentage, and Dean of the California Legislature 1959-1996, Senator Nicholas Petris discusses his Oakland constituencies, culture and traditions of the Greek community, the rise of the California Democratic Party, California state politics and government, with particular attention to George Christopher, Ronald Reagan, Pat Brown, Bill Knowland, Rose Bird, and Ron Dellums, State Senate leadership, women in politics, legal aid, and the University of California.

Interview with Paul Manolis.