Oral history interview with Nancie P. Fadeley conducted by Linda S. Dodds on April 2, 1981. Fadeley discusses serving in the Oregon House of Representatives, and talks about her husband, Ed Fadeley, and his career as a lawyer and a state legislator.

Oral history interview with Earl R. Goodwin conducted by Linda S. Dodds on July 22 and August 24, 1982. Goodwin discusses his career as a sportswriter for the Oregonian and the Oregon Journal in Portland, Oregon, and his experiences as a congressional private secretary for U.S. Representative Charles H. Martin.

Oral history interview with Fred L. Peterson conducted by Linda S. Dodds from February 11 to April 28, 1982. Peterson discusses serving on the Portland City Council from 1940 to 1952, and as Portland mayor from 1953 to 1956.

Oral history interview with Mary V. Tobkin conducted by Linda S. Dodds on February 6, 1981. Tobkin discusses her work as administrative secretary to Portland Mayor Terry Schrunk from 1957 to 1972.