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Carson, Joseph K. (Joseph Kirtley), 1891-1956

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph K. Carson Jr. speech on the tuna industry

 Item
Identifier: Mss1650
Abstract

Typescript speech or report by Joseph K. Carson, Jr., circa 1954, on the history of the domestic tuna industry, with recommendations for action by the federal government. Carson (1891-1956) was mayor of Portland, Oregon, 1933-1941, an attorney, and an unsuccessful candidate for governor of Oregon.

Dates: circa 1954

Joseph K. Carson portrait and gubernatorial campaign poster

 Collection
Identifier: Coll820
Abstract

Poster for Joseph K. Carson's unsuccessful 1954 gubernatorial campaign, and portait photograph of Carson by Gladys Gilbert Studio from about the same time.

Dates: 1954

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Subject
Canned tuna -- United States -- History 1
Fishing and Canning 1
Governors -- Election -- Oregon 1
Political Campaigns -- Oregon 1
Political posters 1