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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.

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Oral history interview with Vera M. Springer

 Collection
Identifier: SR 1105
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1990 August 9-September 20