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 1 Collection or Record:
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