Oral Histories
Lorraine
M. Aronson
Richard
Balducci
Julie
Belaga
Nelson Brown
J.
William Burns
Senator Billy Ciotto
Larrye
deBear
Roger
Dove
John
F. Droney
Thomas
P. Gaffey
Lorraine
Guilmartin
Michael
Hanley
George
Hannon
Joseph
H. Harper, Jr. (2)
Jay
Jackson
Richard L. Judd
Charles
McCollam
David
McQuade
Anthony
V. Milano
Charles
Monagan
Daniel
Moore
Timothy
Moynihan (2)
Cornelius
P. O'Leary
Natalie
"Nikki"
O'Neill
Governor
William
A. O'Neill (4)
John
Rathgeber
Howard
Rifkin
Jon
Sandberg
Richard
Schneller
Ruth
Sharaf
Edward
Stockton
Irving Stolberg
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Governor William A. O'Neill Archives
Oral History Project
Center for Public Policy and Social Research
site authors: Steven Kliger & John
Rutherford
| Interview |
Lorraine M. Aronson - Interview conducted on 11-20-2002
by Robert Douglas with Lorraine Aronson of Manchester, Connecticut.
Ms. Aronson is Vice President for Financial Planning and Management
at the University of Connecticut. During her career in public
service she has served Governors O'Neill, Weicker and Rowland as
Connecticut's deputy commissioner of Education, commissioner of the
Connecticut Department of Income Maintenance as well as deputy
secretary of the Office of Policy and Management. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
11-20-2002 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:49 |
| Interview |
Richard Balducci - Interview conducted on 1-23-2001 by
Robert Douglas with Richard Balducci of Deep River, Connecticut. Mr.
Balducci served in the House of Representatives with William
O'Neill, and later served as Speaker of the House during the second
term of former Governor O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
01-23-2001 |
| Location |
Barnard Hall at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:34 |
| Interview |
Julie Belaga - Interview conducted on 04-11-2002 by
Robert Douglas with Julie Belaga of Westport, Connecticut. As a
former Republican state representative, Ms. Belaga was the
Republican Party candidate for Governor against William A. O'Neill,
the Democrat incumbent, in the 1986 Connecticut gubernatorial
election. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
04-11-2002 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:28 |
| Interview |
Nelson Brown - Interview conducted on 11-9-2006 by
Robert Douglas with Nelson Brown of Glastonbury, Connecticut.
Mr. Brown served in the CT House of Representatives as a Republican from Groton, CT during the 1950s. He was a friend, confidant and advisor to Governor O'Neill during his administration.
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| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
11-09-2006 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
44:04 |
| Interview |
J. William Burns - Interview conducted on 03-13-2001 by
Robert Douglas with J. William Burns of West Hartford, Connecticut.
Mr. Burns served as Commissioner of the Connecticut State Department
of Transportation under former Governor William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
03-13-2001 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:17 |
| Interview |
Senator Billy Ciotto served as State Senator representing the CT General Assembly’s 9th Senatorial District from 1995 to 2007. He had been a longtime employee of the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, until retiring as Deputy Commissioner of that agency in 1989. At this writing, he serves on the staff of 1st District CT Congressman John Larson.
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| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
Friday, February 20th, 2015 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
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| Minutes |
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| Interview |
Larrye deBear - - Interview conducted on 08-22-2001 by
Robert Douglas with Larrye deBear of Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Larrye
deBear served as Press Secretary to former Connecticut Governor
William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
08-22-2001 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:58 |
| Interview |
Roger Dove - Interview conducted 12-12-2003 by Robert
Douglas with Roger Dove of Middle Haddam, Connecticut, who
represented the Insurance Industry in various matters before the
state government. Mr. Dove was also a close friend of former
Connecticut Governor William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
12-12-2003 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:22 |
| Interview |
John F. Droney - Interview conducted on 03-14-2002 by
Robert Douglas with John F. Droney of West Hartford, Connecticut.
John F. Droney served as State Chairman of the Democratic Party
during the administration of former Governor William A. O'Neill.
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| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
03-14-2002 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
0:47 |
| Interview |
Honorable Thomas P. Gaffey - Interview conducted on
2-21-2001 by Robert Douglas with State Senator Thomas P. Gaffey of
Meriden. He served as Executive Assistant under former Governor
William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
02-21-2001 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:10 |
| Interview |
Lorraine Guilmartin - Interview conducted on 08-14-2013 by Robert Douglas with Lorraine Guilmartin of West Hartford, Connecticut. Lorraine Guilmartin's career spanned over 30 years at the state capitol in various important capacities and positioned her to work with Governor O'Neill in a number of areas. In this interview, she comments on a number of Connecticut politicians/public servants who helped to shape state policy, beginning in the 1960s. She also speaks about the changes in the state's political patronage system and power structures, including the establishment of the General Assembly’s Legislative Management Committee. She resides in West Hartford, CT.
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| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
08-14-2013 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
0:44:03 |
| Interview |
Michael Hanley - Interview conducted on 2-23-2001 by
Robert Douglas with Michael Hanley of Hebron, Connecticut, who served
as Administrative Aide under former Governor William A. O'Neill.
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| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
02-23-2001 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:40 |
| Interview |
George Hannon - Interview conducted on 10-5-2001 by
Robert Douglas with George Hannon of Moodus, Connecticut. He was a
confidant, campaign strategist and close political advisor of
Governor William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
09-05-2001 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:40 |
| Interview |
Joseph H. Harper, Jr. - Interview conducted on 7-25-2002 by
Robert Douglas with Joseph H. Harper Jr. of New Britain,
Connecticut. During his sixteen years in the General Assembly, which
included the 10 years of former Governor William A. O'Neil's
administration, Mr. Harper held numerous leadership positions,
including Deputy President Pro Tempore of the Senate, as well as
Senate Chairman of the budget writing Appropriations Committee, the
Labor and Public Employees Committee and both Senate and House
Chairman of the Program Review and Investigations Committee. Mr.
Harper was a leading proponent and member of the Commission to Study
the Management of State Government, established by Governor O'Neill
to explore ways of reducing government costs. Afterwards, Mr. Harper
co-chaired the Commission to Reorganize State Government, known as
the Harper-Hull Commission. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
06-13-2002 |
| Location |
Vance Academic Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:07 |
| Interview |
Joseph Harper, Jr. - 2nd Interview with Joseph H. Harper,
Jr., conducted by Robert Douglas on 6-13-2002 at the Vance Academic
Center, Central
Connecticut State University. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
2 |
| Date of Interview |
07-25-2002 |
| Location |
Vance Academic Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:07 |
| Interview |
Jay Jackson - Interview conducted on 11-17-2000 by Robert
Douglas with Jay Jackson of West Hartford, Connecticut. He served as
Chief Counsel to Governor William A. O'Neill during the O'Neill's
administration. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
11-17-2000 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:26 |
| Interview |
Richard L. Judd - Interview conducted on 8-3-2010 by
Robert Douglas with Richard L. Judd, who retired in 2004 as President of Central Connecticut State University, the state’s oldest public institution of higher education. Dr. Judd describes successful efforts to endow a chair in ‘Public Policy and Practical Politics’ at the University, honoring the public service legacy of Governor O’Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
8-3-2010 |
| Location |
Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
50:40 |
| Interview |
Charles "Chad" McCollam - Interview conducted on 8-9-2000 by
Robert Douglas with Charles "Chad" McCollam of Bethel, Connecticut, who
served as the first chief of staff to former Connecticut Governor William A.
O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
8-9-2000 |
| Location |
Barnard Hall at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
2:01 |
| Interview |
David McQuade - Interview conducted on 8-23-2000 by
Robert Douglas with David McQuade of Hartford, Connecticut, who
served as chief of staff to former Connecticut Governor William A.
O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Part
1. Audio/media Part2.
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 & 2 |
| Date of Interview |
8-23-2000 |
| Location |
Barnard Hall at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:57, 0:68 |
| Interview |
Anthony V. Milano - Interview conducted on 11-16-2000 by Robert
Douglas with Anthony V. Milano of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who served
as Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management under former
Connecticut governors Ella T. Grasso and William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
11-16-2000 |
| Location |
Barnard Hall at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:50 |
| Interview |
Charles Monagan - Interview conducted on 4-12-2001 by
Robert Douglas with Charles Monagan of Waterbury, Connecticut, who
served as Campaign Press Secretary and Administrative Aide under
former Connecticut Governor William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
04-12-2001 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:54 |
| Interview |
Daniel Moore - Interview conducted on 10-11-2001 by Robert
Douglas with Daniel Moore of Columbia, Connecticut. Mr. Moore served
as Legislative Aide to former Connecticut Governor William A.
O'Neill, from 1986-1990. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
10-11-2001 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:27 |
| Interview |
Timothy Moynihan - Interview conducted on 10-13-2000 by
Robert Douglas with Timothy Moynihan of East Hartford, Connecticut,
who served as the Deputy Majority Leader and key O'Neill ally in the
State House of Representatives during Governor O'Neill's
administration, as well as chairman of the Connecticut State
Democratic Party. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
10-13-2000 |
| Location |
Barnard Hall at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:24 |
| Interview |
Timothy Moynihan - Interview conducted on 10-27-2000 by
Robert Douglas with Timothy Moynihan of East Hartford, Connecticut,
who served as the Deputy Majority Leader and key O'Neill ally in the
State House of Representatives during Governor O'Neill's
administration, as well as chairman of the Connecticut State
Democratic Party. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
2 |
| Date of Interview |
10-27-2000 |
| Location |
Barnard Hall at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:35 |
| Interview |
Cornelius P. O'Leary - - Interview conducted on
12-29-2000 by Robert Douglas with Cornelius P. O'Leary of Windsor
Locks, Connecticut. During the administration of former Governor
William A. O'Neill, Mr. O'Leary held numerous leadership positions
in the Connecticut General Assembly, including Senate Chairman of
the Education Committee, Senate Chairman of the Appropriations
Committee, Senate Minority Leader and the Senate Majority Leader.
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| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
12-29-2000 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:34 |
| Interview |
Natalie "Nikki" O'Neill - Interview conducted on 11-24-2003 by
Robert Douglas with Mrs. William A. O'Neill of East Hampton,
Connecticut. Nikki O'Neill served as Connecticut's First Lady from
1980 to 1991. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
11-24-2003 |
| Location |
The O'Neill lakefront home in East Hampton, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:42 |
| Interview |
Gov. William A. O'Neill - Interview conducted on August
17, 2000 by Robert Douglas with former Connecticut Governor William
A. O'Neill of East Hampton, Connecticut. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
8-17-2000 |
| Location |
The O'Neill lakefront home in East Hampton, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:19 |
| Interview |
Gov. William A. O'Neill - Interview conducted on October
9, 2000 by Robert Douglas with former Connecticut Governor William
A. O'Neill of East Hampton, Connecticut. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
2 |
| Date of Interview |
10-09-2000 |
| Location |
The O'Neill lakefront home in East Hampton, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:33 |
| Interview |
Gov. William A. O'Neill - Interview conducted on October
26, 2000 by Robert Douglas with former Connecticut Governor William
A. O'Neill of East Hampton, Connecticut. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
3 |
| Date of Interview |
10-26-2000 |
| Location |
The O'Neill lakefront home in East Hampton, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:24 |
| Interview |
Gov. William A. O'Neill - Interview conducted on April 4,
2001 by Robert Douglas with former Connecticut Governor William A.
O'Neill of East Hampton, Connecticut. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
4 |
| Date of Interview |
04-04-2001 |
| Location |
The O'Neill lakefront home in East Hampton, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:00 |
| Interview |
John Rathgeber - Interview conducted on 4-25-2001 by
Robert Douglas with John Rathgeber of Kensington, Connecticut, who
served as Executive Vice President of the Connecticut Business and
Industry Association (known as CBIA) during the administration of
former Connecticut Governor William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
04-25-2001 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:15 |
| Interview |
Howard Rifkin - Interview conducted on 12-18-2000 by
Robert Douglas with Howard Rifkin of Hartford, Connecticut, who
served as Counsel to former Governor William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
12-18-2000 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:21 |
| Interview |
Jon Sandberg - Interview conducted on 12-6-2000 by
Robert Douglas with John Sandberg of Colchester, Connecticut, who
served as Press Secretary under former Governor William A. O'Neill.
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| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
12-06-2000 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:19 |
| Interview |
Richard Schneller - Interview conducted on 5-21-2001 by
Robert Douglas with Richard Schneller of Essex, Connecticut. Mr.
Schneller was the State Senate Majority Leader during the
administration of former Governor William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
05-21-2001 |
| Location |
Barnard Hall at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
49 |
| Interview |
Ruth Sharaf - Interview conducted on 10-10-2001 by Robert
Douglas with Ruth Sharaf of Hartford, Connecticut. Ruth Sharaf
served as Executive Aide to former Connecticut Governor William A.
O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
10-10-2001 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:12 |
| Interview |
Edward Stockton - Interview conducted on 12-4-2001 by
Robert Douglas with Edward Stockton of Bloomfield, Connecticut. Mr.
Stockton was the Commissioner of Economic Development under former
Connecticut Governor William A. O'Neill. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
12-04-2001 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Minutes |
1:02 |
| Interview |
Irving Stolberg – Interview conducted on February 15, 2006 by Robert Douglas with Irving Stolberg of New Haven, Connecticut. Mr. Stolberg served for 22 years in the Connecticut General Assembly’s House of Representatives, including four years as Speaker of the House and two years as Minority Leader.
Stolberg currently serves as President of the Connecticut chapter of the United Nations Association. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
1 |
| Date of Interview |
2-15-2006 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Duration |
1:27:00 |
| Interview |
Irving Stolberg - Interview conducted on March 7, 2006 by Robert Douglas with Irving Stolberg of New Haven, Connecticut. Mr. Stolberg served for 22 years in the Connecticut General Assembly’s House of Representatives, including four years as Speaker of the House and two years as Minority Leader.
Stolberg currently serves as President of the Connecticut chapter of the United Nations Association. |
| Audio File(s) |
Audio/media |
| Interview Number |
2 |
| Date of Interview |
3-7-2006 |
| Location |
Media Center at Central Connecticut State University, New
Britain, Connecticut. |
| Interviewer |
Robert Douglas |
| Duration |
1 :21:00 |
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