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Hatfield, Mark O., 1922-2011

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1922 - 2011

Biography

Mark Odom Hatfield was born in Dallas, Oregon, in 1922. He graduated from Willamette University in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was among the first U.S. forces to enter Hiroshima, Japan, after the atomic bombing of the city by the United States, an event that deeply affected his views on war. After his discharge, he returned to Willamette University to study law. After a year, he decided instead to focus on political science and transferred to Stanford University, where he earned his master’s degree in 1948. He and Antoinette Kuzmanich were married in 1958; they later had four children. Hatfield was a liberal Republican and represented Marion County in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1951 to 1955, and in the Oregon Senate from 1955 to 1957. He served as Oregon secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He represented Oregon in the U.S. Senate from 1967 to 1997, serving as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee from 1981 to 1987 and again from 1995 to 1997. He died in 2011.

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Wallace P. Carson, Jr.

 Collection
Identifier: SR3903
Abstract

Oral history interview with Wallace P. Carson, Jr. conducted by Clark Hansen from June 12 to October 24, 1996, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Carson served on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1982 to 2006 and was chief justice for 14 years.

Dates: 1996 June 12-October 24

Oral history interview with Frank C. Cook

 Collection
Identifier: SR1321
Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank C. Cook conducted by Clark Hansen from November 29-30, 1989, as part of the Senator Mark O. Hatfield Oral History Project. Cook was an aide to Hatfield from 1969 to 1973.

Dates: 1989 November 29-30

Oral history interview with Vern Cook

 Collection
Identifier: SR1167
Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Vernon "Vern" Cook conducted by Clark Hansen from December 15, 1994- October 15, 1995, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Cook was an Oregon state representative and senator.

Dates: 1994 December 15-1995 October 15

Oral history interview with Travis Cross

 Collection
Identifier: SR1333
Abstract

Oral history interview with Travis Cross conducted by Jim Strassmaier from October 8 to November 23, 1987, as part of the Senator Mark O. Hatfield Oral History Project. Cross was a member of Hatfield's staff when he was Oregon secretary of state and governor.

Dates: 1987 October 8-November 23

Oral history interview with Walter H. Evans, III

 Collection
Identifier: SR1323
Abstract

Oral history interview with Walter H. Evans, III conducted by Jim Strassmaier from June 6-9, 1988, as part of the Senator Mark O. Hatfield Oral History Project. Evans served as an aide and legal counsel to Hatfield.

Dates: 1988 June 6-9

Oral history interview with Mary E. Eyre

 Collection
Identifier: SR812
Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary E. Eyre conducted by Vinita M. Howard from October 6, 1989, to January 12, 1990. Eyre was a high school political science teacher in Salem, Oregon.

Dates: 1989 October 6-1990 January 12

Oral history interview with Gerry Frank

 Collection
Identifier: SR1324
Abstract

Oral history interview with Gerry Frank conducted by Jim Strassmaier from May 25, 1988, to May 2, 1990, as part of the Senator Mark O. Hatfield Oral History Project. Frank supported Hatfield's political career and served as his chief of staff.

Dates: 1988 May 25-1990 May 2

Oral history interview with Marty B. Gold

 Collection
Identifier: SR1325
Abstract

Oral history interview with Marty B. Gold conducted by Clark Hansen from June 13-16, 1988, as part of the Senator Mark O. Hatfield Oral History Project. Gold was a legal assistant to Hatfield.

Dates: 1988 June 13-16

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson

 Collection
Identifier: SR1330
Abstract

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson conducted by Jim Strassmaier from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989, as part of the Senator Mark O. Hatfield Oral History Project. Granberg-Michaelson served as a foreign policy advisor on Hatfield's staff from 1969 to 1976.

Dates: 1988 October 18-1989 May 28

Oral history interview with Mark O. Hatfield

 Collection
Identifier: SR3967
Abstract

Oral history interview with Mark O. Hatfield conducted by Clark Hansen from July 29, 1998, to May 22, 2002, as part of the Senator Mark O. Hatfield Oral History Project. Hatfield was an Oregon state legislator, Oregon secretary of state, Oregon governor, and a U.S. senator.

Dates: 1998 July 29-2002 May 22

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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Public opinion 10
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Legislation -- United States 4
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American 3
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Nuclear weapons -- Moral and ethical aspects 2
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Abortion -- Law and legislation -- Oregon 1
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Civil Procedure and Courts 1
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Educational law and legislation 1
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Salem (Or.) -- History -- 20th century 1
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