Description: People from William Weld's academic life, law practice, government career describe development of the gubernatorial candidate. Jeremiah O'Sullivan, Harvey Silverglate. Photos of young Weld. People walking on Harvard Yard paths. Middlesex School.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/30/1990
Description: In his victory speech, William Weld states his objectives for state government. In post-election press conference, he proposes repeal of service tax.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/07/1990
Description: William Weld and John Silber talk about how they do and do not fit into their respective parties, and how their supporters cross usual party lines.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/01/1990
Description: William Weld portrays himself as tough candidate and regular guy. At campaign headquarters on day before state convention. In shirtsleeves, talking on phone. His house in Cambridge.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/09/1990
Description: Attorney General William French Smith and US Attorney William Weld at press conference on drug trafficking task force. Interview with Smith on receiving “Conservative of the Year” Award from Tufts students. He comments on Justice Department investigating possible leaks of classified information.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1983
Description: Women's Political Caucus endorses William Weld for governor. Marjorie Clapprood is dismayed by the defection. Gay and lesbian coalition denounces John Silber.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/26/1990
Description: Margery Eagan & Ellen Hume on Silber's remarks on women. Clapprood declines comment on running mate. Weld says he looks out for women's interests. b-roll of Victor Kiam; Lisa Olson in Patriots locker room.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/10/1990
Description: Interview with convict Joseph Yandle, who hopes for commutation of his life sentence, but Board of Pardons has denied earlier appeal. Gov. Weld is not disposed toward prisoner leniency.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/25/1991