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James Davis Oral History Interview 1977 November 11
Among topics discussed: Why Davis ran against Mankin; the black vote; Davis's connection to Judge Sheppard Bryan; Mankin's profanity; attitude toward Mankin; belief that Mankin wanted him out of office; reasons he finally lost to Weltner. ; James Davis (1895-1981) was a Democratic opponent to Helen Mankin in 1946 election; Superior Court Judge from 1943 to 1947; Fifth District Congressman 1947 to 1963; and member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1925 to 1927.