Robert W. Straub speech

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2321

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Typescript speech, 6 pages, July 4, 1975, delivered at a picnic at the Oregon Historical Society's Bybee Howell House, about the history of the house and the American Revolution.

Dates

Creation: 1975 July 4

Creator

Straub, Robert W. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Robert W. Straub (1920-2002) was born in California and came to Oregon in 1946. In 1954, he was elected to the Lane County Board of Commissioners and served until 1959. From 1959 to 1963, he represented Lane County in the Oregon State Senate. He served as Oregon state treasurer from 1965 to 1973, and as governor from 1975 to 1979. He was a strong supporter of environmental measures, including protection of the Oregon coast and the Willamette River greenway.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Typescript speech, July 4, 1975, delivered by Oregon Governor Robert W. Straub at a picnic at the Oregon Historical Society's Bybee Howell House, about the history of the house and the American Revolution.