Palmer, Linwood E. oral history interview

Authors

Stuart O'Brien

Document Type

Oral History

Publication Date

9-14-1998

Interview Number

MOH 047

Abstract

Linwood E. Palmer was born in 1921 in Nobleboro, Maine. His father was the owner of a general store. He went to college at Colby and Andover Newton Theological School. Later, he did graduate work at the University of Maine. Palmer was a prominent legislator and was active in the Republican Party for years. He ran for Secretary of State but did not win. Linwood was a GOP contender for Governor in 1977 but lost in the primary. He served two terms in the House. He was a state official and representative.

Scope and Content Note

Interview includes discussion of: Palmer’s personal and family background; the Nobleboro, Maine community; his early political career; what his campaigns were like then and as a finance manager now; his time in the legislature, especially relating to Muskie; the makeup of the Senate; highway and transportation problems in Maine; Lincoln County economic history; years Palmer spent in Boston from 1951-1971; his return to the Legislature and how it changed; running for Governor; why he did not become Secretary of State; why he wanted to be Governor; Angus King; and contemporary Maine politics.

Use Restrictions

Copyright Bates College. This transcript is provided for individual Research Purposes Only; for all other uses, including publication, reproduction and quotation beyond fair use, permission must be obtained in writing from: The Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, Bates College, 70 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240-6018.

Recommended Citation

O'Brien, Stuart, "Palmer, Linwood E. oral history interview" (1998). Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection. 316.
https://scarab.bates.edu/muskie_oh/316