Francis J. Murnane (1914-1968) was a labor leader in the ILWU Local 8, a historical preservationist, Progressive candidate for the Oregon State Legislature in 1948, and secretary of the Harry Bridges Defense Committee. Collection includes correspondence and documents relating to Murnane's work with various labor unions.

Oral history interview with Jesse K. Stranahan, conducted by Bill Patten in three sessions from January 7 to February 4, 1995, for the Oregon Labor Oral History Program. Stranahan discusses his involvement with the Longshore Supercargoes and Clerks Local 40 and ILWU Local 8, beginning in 1946. He also speaks about strikes by workers on the Portland waterfront during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1970s.