Boivin, Harry D. (Harry Dolan), 1904-1999
Biography
Harry Dolan Boivin was born in Ashland, Oregon, in 1904. In 1906, his family moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, where he lived for much of the rest of his life. He attended Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree. In 1923, he began practicing law in Klamath Falls, first with Claude McColloch, then by himself. In 1934, he and Vivian Irene McCauley were married; they had one child. Boivin, a conservative Democrat, represented Klamath County in Oregon House of Representatives from 1935 to 1942, serving as speaker for the 1937 session. At the time, he was the youngest speaker in Oregon history. He served in the Oregon Senate from 1955 to 1972, including two terms as president of the Senate from 1961 to 1966. After leaving the legislature, he returned to his law practice in Klamath Falls. After Vivian wife died in 1985, he married Ruth S. Padgett the next year. He died in 1999.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with Harry D. Boivin
Oral history interview with Harry D. Boivin conducted by Clark Hansen from July 25, 1991, to June 6, 1992, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Boivin served as an Oregon state representative and an Oregon state senator.
Oral history interview with Maribel Cadmus
Oral history interview conducted by Vinita Howard from April 9 to May 7, 1992, with Maribel Cadmus as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Cadmus was Oregon Senate secretary from 1957-1987.
Oral history interview with Debbs Potts
Oral history interview with Debbs Potts conducted by James Strassmaier from April 15, 1991, to May 28, 1991, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Potts served as an Oregon state senator from 1961 to 1984.