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Politics and Politicians

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh

 Collection
Identifier: SR 1135
Abstract

Oral history interview with Victor Atiyeh conducted by Clark Hansen from November 24, 1992, to September 10, 1993, and on June 11, 1998, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Atiyeh was an Oregon state representative from 1959 to 1964, an Oregon state senator from 1965 to 1979, and Oregon governor from 1979 to 1987.

Dates: 1992 November 24-1998 June 11

Jay Bowerman papers

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Identifier: Mss1820
Abstract

Jay Bowerman (1876-1957) was a Republican attorney, Oregon state representative for Gilliam County, and acting governor of Oregon, 1910-1911. Papers include correspondence regarding his activities in support of Republican candidates, his law practice and family; correspondence and research notes for a proposed history of eastern Oregon bench and bar; newspaper clippings and political ephemera regarding campaigns; and a scrapbook regarding the 1909 Oregon Legislature.

Dates: 1909-1974

Oral history interview with Maribel Cadmus

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Identifier: SR1100
Abstract

Oral history interview conducted by Vinita Howard from April 9 to May 7, 1992, with Maribel Cadmus as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Cadmus was Oregon Senate secretary from 1957-1987.

Dates: 1992 April 9-May 7

Jane Cease papers

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Identifier: Mss1846
Abstract

Jane Cease was a Democratic politician who represented Multnomah County in the Oregon Legislature. Papers include include House and Senate bills; testimony and correspondence relating to bills; sponsored Senate bill "Seat Belt Use law."

Dates: 1981-1987

Robert Duncan papers

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Identifier: Mss1853
Abstract

Robert Duncan represented Jackson County in the Oregon House of Representatives and served in the U. S. Congress. Papers include programs, ephemera, campaign materials, correspondence, and diaries.

Dates: circa 1950-1981

Robert S. Farrell papers

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Identifier: Mss1463
Abstract

Robert Sylvester Farrell (1906-1947) was a Republican state representative, 1935-1942, and Oregon Secretary of State, 1943-1947. Collection includes correspondence, 1945-1947; memorial commemorations, 1947; and scrapbooks, 1937-1946, with clippings regarding Farrell's career in the Oregon government.

Dates: 1937-1947

Ted Hallock papers

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Identifier: Mss 2509
Abstract

Unprocessed collection consisting of miscellaneous papers belonging to and regarding Ted Hallock, who worked in journalism, operated an advertising agency, served as a state senator representing Multnomah County, and served on the Northwest Power Planning Council. Materials relate to his career in politics, the Oregon Centennial Commission, and other topics.

Dates: circa 1950-circa 1990

Oral history interview with Mark O. Hatfield

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Identifier: SR3967
Abstract

Oral history interview with Mark O. Hatfield conducted by Clark Hansen from July 29, 1998, to May 22, 2002, as part of the Senator Mark O. Hatfield Oral History Project. Hatfield was an Oregon state legislator, Oregon secretary of state, Oregon governor, and a U.S. senator.

Dates: 1998 July 29-2002 May 22

Oral history interview with Randy Leonard

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Identifier: SR 11025
Abstract Oral history interview with Randy Leonard, conducted by Jim Strassmaier in seven sessions, from January 12 to March 2, 2018, for the Oregon Labor Oral History Program. Leonard discusses his experiences as an intern and staff member for Oregon State Representative Ed Lindquist during the 1975 and 1977 legislative sessions; his career as a Portland firefighter and as president of the Portland Fire Fighters Association; his tenure in the Oregon State Senate and Oregon House of Representatives...
Dates: 2018 January 12-March 2

Hector Macpherson papers

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Identifier: Mss1376
Abstract

Correspondence, legislative records, speeches, and other materials relating to Hector Macpherson (1875-1970). Macpherson was a Canadian-American who taught at the Oregon Agricultural College (later Oregon State University) in Corvallis, and served in the Oregon Legislature as a representative for Linn County. As representative, he co-sponsored the unsuccessful Zorn-Macpherson School Moving Bill.

Dates: 1904-1961