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Young, Jean K. (Jean Kitts), 1904-1992

 Person

Biography

Jean Young, nee Kitts (1904-1992) was born in Detroit, Michigan. She was historian for the Oregon state Republican Central Committee. She was also mayor of King City, Oregon 1980-88.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Jean Young

 Collection
Identifier: SR1133
Abstract

Oral history interview with Jean Young conducted by Linda Watkins from February 12 to March 25, 1988, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Young was active in the Oregon Republican Party beginning in 1936, as well as mayor of King City, Oregon, from 1981 to 1989.

Dates: 1988 February 12-March 25

Jean Young papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1863
Abstract Jean Young (1904-1992) served on the the King City, Oregon, city council and as mayor of King City. She also was vice-chairwoman of the Multnomah County Republican Party Central Committee and was a delegate to eight Republic national conventions. She was appointed to the Oregon State Wage and Hour Commission in 1947. Collection includes miscellaneous papers relating to Young's career in politics and the Republican Party in Oregon; legislation; correspondence; 1960 Oregon Census; papers...
Dates: 1941-1976