Transcript of Gertrude Glutsch Jensen speech on preservation of the Columbia River Gorge, circa 1981
Scope and Contents
This speech by Gertrude Glutsch Jensen was delivered around 1981 to a group of people gathered at her home in Portland, Oregon, under the auspices of Senator Mark Hatfield. The speech was also broadcast on KOIN radio. In the speech, Jensen talks about the history of Columbia River Gorge preservation efforts and discusses her own preservation work. She presents arguments in favor of proposed legislation to designate the Gorge as a national recreation area, and advocates immediate action by way of a presidential proclamation to designate the Gorge as a national monument. She also describes the current state of the Washington side of the Gorge. She closes the speech by talking about Chanticleer Point.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1981
Creator
- From the Collection: Jensen, Gertrude Glutsch, 1903-1986 (Speaker, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: .1 Cubic Feet (1 audiocassette (22 min., 6 sec.) + transcript (7 pages))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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