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| Title | Oral history interview with Twyla Mason Gray |
| Interviewee | Gray, Twyla Mason |
| Interviewer | Finchum, Tanya |
| Interview Date | 5/31/2007 |
| Abstract | Twyla (Mason) Gray is among the few women who have served in the Oklahoma state legislature; elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1980, served through1984; born and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the middle child; deformity of the knees; father involved in politics; James R. Jones; decision to run; knee surgeries; campaigning by direct mail; other women from Tulsa; stereotyping women; mentors; getting to know House mates; needlepoint; husband, Charlie; district of residence once married; residency; courting; swearing in; first speech on the House floor; lessons learned; challenging bills; maneuvers on the House floor; University Center of Tulsa; roll call instructions; social activities; legislative women; living arrangements; support network; sisters illness; gender differences; male behavior; Jim Glover; support from the House floor; office locations; split in the leadership; Speaker of the House; choosing not to run for re-election; philosophy; women in politics; role models and mentors; brother; after legislative service; becoming a judge; strength of convictions. |
| Subject | Gray, Twyla Mason, 1954-2011 ; Legislators --Oklahoma ; Oklahoma --Politics and government ; Oklahoma. Legislature ; Oklahoma. Legislature. House of Representatives ; Women in politics --Oklahoma |
| Description | Twyla Mason Gray was interviewed May 31, 2007 as part of the Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project. Mrs. Gray (Mason while serving) was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1980 and served through 1984. She represented House District 23 and was a member of the Democratic Party. She discusses her decision to run for elective office and her campaign strategy along with her experiences serving in the House. She also shares her thoughts on women in the political area and the culture of the legislature during her service. |
| Digital Publisher | OOHRP-Oklahoma State University Library |
| Collection | Women of the Oklahoma Legislature |
| Interview Number | WOL_011 |
| Rights | This material may not be copied or reproduced without permission. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at liboh@okstate.edu or call 405-744-7685. |
| Identifier | oralhistwol |
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| Title | Excerpt 1 |
| Interviewee | Gray, Twyla Mason |
| Interviewer | Finchum, Tanya |
| Interview Date | 5/31/2007 |
| Subject | Gray, Twyla Mason, 1954-2011 ; Legislators --Oklahoma ; Oklahoma --Politics and government ; Oklahoma. Legislature ; Oklahoma. Legislature. House of Representatives ; Women in politics --Oklahoma |
| Description | In this audio excerpt, Twyla Mason Gray talks about campaigning, use of direct mail, and being the first democrat elected in her district. |
| Format | audio/.mp3 |
| Digital Publisher | OOHRP-Oklahoma State University Library |
| Collection | Women of the Oklahoma Legislature |
| Interview Number | WOL_011 |
| Rights | This material may not be copied or reproduced without permission. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at liboh@okstate.edu or call 405-744-7685. |
| Identifier | oralhistwol |
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