Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Larry D. Smith conducted by Tanesha Dawson and Halla Williams on February 12, 2009, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest. Smith discusses his involvement with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, a national organization dedicated to making school safe for LGBTQ youth.

Oral history interview with Lawrence Leighton Smith conducted by Linda S. Dodds on May 12, 1980. Smith was a pianist and conductor for many symphonies around the country, including the Oregon Symphony from 1973 to 1980.

Oral history interview with Richard F. Smith conducted by Charles Digregorio on September 20, 1978. Smith was the county forester for Clark County, Washington.

Oral history interview with Robert F. Smith conducted by Clark Hansen from August 30 to September 1, 1995, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Smith was an Oregon state representative, Oregon state senator, and congressman.

Oral history interview with Gus J. Solomon conducted by Rick Harmon from July 23 to October 18, 1984, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Solomon was a judge for the U.S. District Court of Oregon.

Oral history interview with Libby Solomon conducted by Jim Strassmaier from October 25 to November 22, 1989, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Solomon was a civil rights activist and a writer.

Oral history interview with Richard Sommer conducted by Clark Hansen on June 18, 2002, as part of the Oregon Wine Archives Oral History Project. Sommer was the founder and owner of Hillcrest Vineyard near Roseburg, Oregon.

Oral history interview with Felix Songolo conducted by Sankar Raman on February 10, 2018, for The Immigrant Story. Songolo, the son of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, immigrated to the United States with his family at age 4. They settled in Portland, Oregon, in 2004.

Oral history interview with Glen H. Spain, conducted by Clark Hansen in two sessions on June 10, 2000, and July 1, 2000, as part of the Columbia River Dissenters Oral History Series. Spain discusses his work with the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (PCFFA), environmental litigation in which he participated on the PCFFA's behalf, and PCFFA-supported proposals for dam removal in the Pacific Northwest.

Oral history interview with Douglas R. Spencer conducted by Craig J. Capon from February 27 to June 20, 2008, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Spencer was a lawyer and a Lane County Circuit Court judge.