Lee, J. Bracken

Oral History Program

Former governor and mayor, J. Bracken Lee discusses his career and his political views. He argues for wider latitude with vice and against the liquor commission, especially during his years in Price. He also talks about friendships with leaders of the LDS Church and his various campaigns for public office. He tells about his friendship with outlaw Matt Warner and Warner’s purported friendship with Butch Cassidy. The interview took place on May 21, 1971.

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