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Interview session 5, 1989 March 10

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Scope and Contents

Tape 8, Side 2, through Tape 10, Side 2. In the fifth and final interview session, conducted on March 10, 1989, Bledsoe shares his memories of working with Jim Dezendorf. He then speaks at length about judges Gus Solomon, Alger Fee, and Claude McColloch. He shares his opinion on attributes that make good and bad judges. He also talks about well-known people he went to law school with, including Jack Pemberton, Elliot Richardson, and Bill Bundy. He also talks about his hobbies and involvement with social organizations, including the Arlington Club. He speaks at length about a bike trip in France, and also discusses historical moments that were significant to him. He closes the interview by talking about changes in society over the 20th century, and by sharing advice for aspiring lawyers.

Dates

  • 1989 March 10

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (10 audiocassettes (9 hr., 52 min., 8 sec.) + transcript (182 pages))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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