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| Title | Oral history interview with Rebecca Hamilton |
| Interviewee | Hamilton, Rebecca |
| Interviewer | Finchum, Tanya |
| Interview Date | 7/14/2008 |
| Abstract | Rebecca Hamilton served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives 1980 through 1986, was elected again in 2002; born in Oklahoma City and I grew up there; parents; Capitol Hill High School graduate; campaign worker at age 15; 1970s womens movement; Womens Political Caucus; Equal Rights Amendment (ERA); decision to run for election; campaign strategy; watch party; swearing-in day; first day; mentors; first legislation; presenting first bill on the floor; Protective Order; hotline for rape victims; funding adult daycare pilot programs; pro-life legislation; human rights; political philosophy; decision to run again; life after the legislature; advice for women considering running for the legislature; partisanship; thoughts on leadership; term limits; typical day during session; committees; campaign costs; desk location in the chamber; and last day of session. |
| Subject | Hamilton, Rebecca, 1948- ; Legislators --Oklahoma ; Oklahoma --Politics and government ; Oklahoma. Legislature ; Oklahoma. Legislature. House of Representatives ; Women in politics --Oklahoma |
| Description | Rebecca Hamilton was interviewed July 14, 2008 as part of the Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project. Mrs. Hamilton was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1980 serving through 1986 and then she was elected again in 2002 and is currently serving. She represents House District 88 and is a member of the Democratic Party. Mrs. Hamilton recalls her early interest in politics and talks some about her involvement in the 1970s womens movement. She also discusses a few issues she is interested in such as establishing a hotline for rape victims, funding for adult daycare pilot programs, and pro-life and human rights legislation. |
| Digital Publisher | OOHRP-Oklahoma State University Library |
| Collection | Women of the Oklahoma Legislature |
| Interview Number | WOL_042 |
| 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 | Full Transcript |
| Interviewee | Hamilton, Rebecca |
| Interviewer | Finchum, Tanya |
| Interview Date | 7/14/2008 |
| Abstract | Rebecca Hamilton served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives 1980 through 1986, was elected again in 2002; born in Oklahoma City and I grew up there; parents; Capitol Hill High School graduate; campaign worker at age 15; 1970s womens movement; Womens Political Caucus; Equal Rights Amendment (ERA); decision to run for election; campaign strategy; watch party; swearing-in day; first day; mentors; first legislation; presenting first bill on the floor; Protective Order; hotline for rape victims; funding adult daycare pilot programs; pro-life legislation; human rights; political philosophy; decision to run again; life after the legislature; advice for women considering running for the legislature; partisanship; thoughts on leadership; term limits; typical day during session; committees; campaign costs; desk location in the chamber; and last day of session. |
| Subject | Hamilton, Rebecca, 1948- ; Legislators --Oklahoma ; Oklahoma --Politics and government ; Oklahoma. Legislature ; Oklahoma. Legislature. House of Representatives ; Women in politics --Oklahoma |
| Description | 22 pages |
| Format | application/.pdf |
| Digital Publisher | OOHRP-Oklahoma State University Library |
| Collection | Women of the Oklahoma Legislature |
| Interview Number | WOL_042 |
| 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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