Papers and memorabilia relating to Clarence A. Barton (1910-1967) and his family, including photographs and Barton's newspaper column, "From Where I Sit." Barton was a lawyer, a Democratic representative for Coquille in the Oregon Legislature, and was speaker of the House for the 1963 legislative session.

Lawrence T. Harris (1873-1960) was an Oregon Supreme Court justice, lawyer, legislator, and civic leader. Much of this unprocessed collection of Harris's papers consists of correspondence on political topics. Other materials include addresses on Masonry and constitutional history, personal notebooks, ephemera, a scrapbook, deeds, and titles.

Thomas F. Hartung (born 1927), a Republican, was a longtime Oregon state legislator, primarily representing Washington County. Papers date from 1967 to 1974 and consist of correspondence and notes, including letters on public issues addressed to Hartung by constituents and political colleagues. Includes substantial material pertaining to agriculture, education, and taxation.