Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection
Document Type
Oral History
Publication Date
10-16-2003
Interview Number
MOH 412
Abstract
Frank P. Wood was born in 1949 in Sanford, Maine. His father was Lawrence Wood, a farm machinery salesman, and his mother was Arlene Wood, a secretary and college administrator. He became interested in politics at an early age, working on campaigns throughout the 1960s. Frank served in the Maine legislature from 1977 to 1985, serving on the taxation and agriculture committees.
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
L'Hommedieu, Andrea, "Wood, Frank oral history interview" (2003). Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection. 415.
https://scarab.bates.edu/muskie_oh/415
Scope and Content Note
Interview includes discussions of: family background; York County, Maine; 1977 to 1985 Maine Legislature; John Martin; campaign styles of Mitchell, Muskie, and Brennan; term limits in Maine; Vietnam War and anti-war activities; 1960 presidential campaign; 1964 presidential campaign; and the 1968 vice presidential campaign.