Mickey Frith [Part 2 of 4]
Oral History
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Collection:LSA
Copyright Holder: Louisiana State Archives
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Subjects: CAJUNS | CAMERON PARISH | CRAWFISH | DELCAMBRE, LOUISIANA | EDUCATION | ERATH, LOUISIANA | FRITH, MICKEY | GEESE | HURRICANE AUDREY (1957) | HURRICANE RITA (2005) | ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA | ORAL HISTORIES | PECAN ISLAND, LOUISIANA | RICE INDUSTRY | VERMILLION PARISH
Contributors:
- Frith, Mickey Interviewee
- Jackson Jr., Sailor Photographer
Description
Oral history with District 47 State Representative Mickey Frith. Conducted on June 21, 2007. In this interview, Frith discusses some events he saw while serving as representative, the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on his district, the Louisiana education system and the importance of improving it. He also stresses the importance of maintaining the history of the multiple different cultures of Louisiana. This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted with numerous Louisiana legislators being term limited following the 2007 legislative session. Part 2 of 4.