Scope and Contents Tape 1, Side 1 through Tape 2, Side 1. In the first interview session, conducted on August 9, 1990, Springer discusses her family background and early life on a farm north of Corvallis, Oregon, including her family’s experience during the Depression. She talks about her early political beliefs, about attending business school in Portland, and about serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. She also talks about her marriage to Sam Springer. She shares her experience raising a...

Scope and Contents Tape 2, Side 2, through Tape 3, Side 1. In the second interview session, conducted on August 16, 1990, Springer continues to discuss her work for U.S. Senator Dick Neuberger during his 1954 campaign. She talks about her family life while working on the campaign, about Neuberger’s position on several environmental issues, and about sending out press releases. She discusses how Dick and Maurine Neuberger worked together. She speaks about the results of the 1954 election, and about Dick...