Interview transcript, 1988 June 29-1988 July 2
Scope and Contents
This oral history interview with Hugh Biggs was conducted by Clarence Wicks in the offices of Stoel, Rives, Boley, Jones & Grey in Portland, Oregon, from June 29 to July 2, 1988. The interview was conducted in three sessions, and a transcript is available.
In this interview, Biggs discusses his family background and early life in Ontario, Oregon, including the law career of his father, Dalton Biggs, as well as his father’s service as a Circuit Court judge from 1910 to 1928. He discusses his law career, including practicing law in Ontario and in Portland, serving as district attorney for Malheur County, and working as an assistant U.S. attorney in Portland, Oregon.
Dates
- 1988 June 29-1988 July 2
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (3 audiocassettes (2 hr., 36 min., 34 sec.) + transcript (84 pages))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Biggs, Hugh L. (Hugh Lawry), 1904-1996 (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Wicks, Clarence R., 1921- (Interviewer, Person)
- From the Collection: United States District Court of Oregon Historical Society (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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