Burton Barr Biography

Jan. 1, 2015

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A discussion about a new book “Burton Barr: Political Leadership and the Transformation of Arizona” with author and ASU Professor Philip VanderMeer, Alfredo Gutierrez, former state legislator and Richard de Uriarte, former columnist with the Arizona Republic.

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Philip VanderMeer:Author and Professor, "Burton Barr: Political Leadership and the Transformation of Arizona" and Arizona State University; Alfredo Gutierrez:Former State Legislator, Arizona; Richard de Uriarte:Former Columnist, Arizona Republic;

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