Oral history interview with Walter J. Cosgrave, 1993 November 26
Scope and Contents
This oral history interview with Walter J. Cosgrave was conducted by Timothy J. Coleman on November 26, 1993. In this interview, Cosgrave discusses his family background and early life in Calaveras County, California, including his education, childhood games, and the experience of being the son of the county sheriff. He the talks about moving to the San Francisco Bay Area and attending high school. He briefly discusses coming to Oregon and getting interested in the law.
Dates
- Creation: 1993 November 26
Creator
- From the Collection: Cosgrave, Walter J. (Walter John), 1910-1999 (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Timothy J. (Interviewer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: .1 Cubic Feet (1 audiocassette (50 min., 7 sec.) + transcript (29 pages) + 1 photograph (black and white ; 8 x 6 in.))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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