Governor Jim Thompson Project Interviews
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Governor Jim Thompson Project Interviews
Illinois's governor from January, 1977 to January, 1991
An Evening with Jim Thompson
Scheduler, Personnel Director, and Director of DOT for Gov Thompson
Democratic candidate for governor in 1978 against Gov. Jim Thompson
Long-time curator of the IL Executive mansion, and friend of Gov. Jim Thompson
A member of Gov. Jim Thompson’s program staff and director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Long-time Chair of the IHPA Board of Trustees talks about the creation of ALPLM
Majority Leader Currie discusses her long career in the IL Legislature thru 1991
Julian D'Esposito served as Governor Jim Thompson's chief counsel from 1977 to 1981 and as his director of staff.
Legislative liaison for Governor Jim Thompson
Jim Edgar's years with Gov. Thompson as legislative liaison and Secretary
Gov. Jim Thompson’s director of law enforcement from 1977 to 1979
Long-time assistant to Gov. Jim Thompson and Executive Director of Citizens for Thompson
First two years of the Thompson administration: 1977-1978
Campaign manager for Jim Thompson's 1982 gubernatorial campaign and long-time Republican supporter
Chair of Civil Service Commission during Gov. Thompson administration
Gov. Jim Thompson's budget director from 1977 to 1990
Assistant Press Secretary for Gov. Jim Thompson administration
Trusted political strategist and chair of IL Commerce Commission for Gov. Thompson
Chief of Staff for Governor Jim Thompson (1983-1989)
Reineke worked in a various positions in the Jim Thompson administration
Travel aide for Governor Thompson reflects on his experiences
Deputy Governor for Gov. Thompson's administration
Legal counsel to Adlai Stevenson III during 1982 and 1986 gubernatorial elections
Former U.S. Senator ran twice for governor against Jim Thompson, in 1982 and 1986
Life as the First Daughter of Illinois
Public health director for Chicago and under Gov. Jim Thompson in 1980s
Memories of Thompson as U.S. Attorney and of 1982 election
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