Interview session 2, 1994 June 6
Scope and Contents
In the second interview session, conducted on June 6, 1994, Ryles discusses his high school experience in Portland. He talks about his marriage to Nancy Wyly, about her family background, and about her political career. He also talks about their children. He then discusses working for a trucking company in Chicago, Illinois, and talks about corruption during the time that Jimmy Hoffa ran the Teamsters Union. He shares his reasons for returning to Portland in the 1960s and taking over Poppers Supply, Co., a popcorn distribution company, and speaks about growing the business. He also briefly talks about his college experiences.
Dates
- Other: 1994 June 6
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (15 audiocassettes (12 hr., 1 min., 8 sec.))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Ryles, Vern B. (Vernon Barton), 1937-2013 (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: O'Rourke, Michael (Filmmaker) (Interviewer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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