Ann Davenport Profile (1978)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1978-06-16
Duration: 00:06:09
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1978 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | Davenport, Ann | Edwards, Edwin W. | Long, Russell B. | Community property | Head and Master Laws | Women's rights
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Davenport, Ann Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 16, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a profile of Ann Davenport, the Director of Federal Affairs and Special Projects and Executive Secretary to Governor Edwin Edwards. She discusses her relationship with Governor Edwards, her brief stint working for Senator Russell Long in Washington, D.C., and her recent testimony on the equal management of community property bill that aims to change Louisiana’s “Head and Master” law. Host: Beth George