Neuberger, Richard L. (Richard Lewis), 1912-1960
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 7 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with John D. Burns
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.
Oral history interview with Elizabeth C. Ducey
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.
Oral history interview with Hans A. Linde
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.
Oral history interview with Maurine B. Neuberger
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.
Oral history interview with Mary Jane Sills
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.
Oral history interview with Vera M. Springer
Oral history interview with Vera M. Springer conducted by Mary Mead in seven sessions, from August 9 to September 20, 1990, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Springer discusses her work for U.S. Senators Dick Neuberger and Maurine Neuberger from 1954 to 1966.
Oral history interview with Monroe Sweetland
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.