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Neuberger, Richard L. (Richard Lewis), 1912-1960

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1912 - 1960

Biography

Richard Lewis Neuberger (1912-1960) and Maurine Brown Neuberger (1907-2000) were the first couple to serve together in the Oregon Legislature, Maurine in the House of Representatives and Richard in the House and Senate. Richard was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1954 and died shortly before completing his term. After Richard's death, Maurine was elected the first woman U.S. Senator from Oregon, becoming the third woman ever to serve in the Senate.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with John D. Burns

 Collection
Identifier: SR1108
Abstract

Oral history interview with John D. Burns conducted by Clark Hansen from April 22, 1992, to February 28, 1993, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Burns was an Oregon state senator from 1967 to 1975.

Dates: 1992 April 22-1993 February 28

Oral history interview with Elizabeth C. Ducey

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9429
Abstract

Oral history interview with Elizabeth C. Ducey conducted by Roberta Watts on April 24, 1978. Ducey discusses her involvement with the Junior League of Portland and the Oregon Roadside Council, and talks about the political career of Senator Richard L. Neuberger.

Dates: 1978 April 24

Oral history interview with Hans A. Linde

 Collection
Identifier: SR 11255
Abstract

Oral history interview with Hans A. Linde conducted by Rick Harmon and Michael O’Rourke from January 15, 2002, to February 3, 2004, as part of the United States District Court of Oregon Oral History Project. Linde discusses his career as a professor of law at the University of Oregon and several other institutions, and his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1977 to 1990.

Dates: 2002 January 15-2004 February 3

Jack Lynch papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2713
Abstract

Jack Lynch (1896-1973) served as an Oregon state senator from 1943 to 1952. Collection includes correspondence, 1940-1973, regarding advice on campaign strategies to Douglas McKay and Bob Packwood; political speeches; legislative records regarding chiropractors, health professions, and small businesses; newspaper clippings and other papers regarding the "Fugitive Fathers Bill" and a bill prohibiting the sale of firecrackers, both of which were introduced by Lynch.

Dates: 1928-1973

Oral history interview with Maurine B. Neuberger

 Collection
Identifier: SR1141
Abstract

Oral history interview with Maurine B. Neuberger conducted by Clark Hansen from August 26 to December 12, 1991, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Neuberger served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1951 to 1955 and in the U.S. Senate from 1960 to 1964.

Dates: 1991 August 26-December 12

Oral history interview with Mary Jane Sills

 Collection
Identifier: SR11244
Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Jane Sills conducted by Jim Strassmaier from August 8-11, 2003, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Sills was an aide to U.S. Senators Richard Neuberger and Maurine Neuberger of Oregon.

Dates: 2003 August 8-11

Mary Jane Sills papers relating to Maurine and Richard Neuberger

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 960
Abstract

Materials relating to U.S. Senators for Oregon Richard L. Neuberger (1912-1960) and Maurine B. Neuberger (1906-2000) collected by Mary Jane Sills (née Christgau, 1922-2010), including correspondence from Maurine Neuberger, ephemera, a list of former staffers, and photographs. Sills worked as an aide to both senators from 1954 to 1967.

Dates: 1955-1976; circa 2005

Richard Morrow Steiner papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1375
Abstract

Richard M. Steiner was pastor of the First Unitarian Church in Portland, Oregon, from 1934 to 1966. Papers include sermons on subjects including fascism, anti-Semitism, and the United Nations, as well as correspondence on church activities and civic affairs. Collection is unprocessed.

Dates: 1933-1966

Oral history interview with Monroe Sweetland

 Collection
Identifier: SR1130
Abstract

Oral history interview with Monroe Sweetland conducted by Rick Harmon from November 16, 1984, to October 26, 1987, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Sweetland was an Oregon state representative and senator.

Dates: 1984 November 16-1987 October 26