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Politics and Politicians

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 176 Collections and/or Records:

William C. North and Domingo V. Ruiz papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll832
Abstract

Newspaper clippings, photographs, and documents relating to William C. North and Domingo V. Ruiz. North lived in Portland, Oregon, and was a legislator and businessman. He and Ruiz met during the Spanish-American War, when North was serving in the 2nd Oregon Volunteer Regiment. Ruiz had been a member of the Spanish garrison, but following the surrender of Manila, Philippines, became friends with the men of the 2nd Oregon, and later became an American citizen.

Dates: 1905-1944

Jack O'Donnell papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2751
Abstract

Jack O'Donnell was Multnomah County auditor throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Collection includes a scrapbook, 1950-1972; correspondence from Edith Green and John F. Kennedy; invitations, 1961; Multnomah County Democratic Directory, 1966-1967; and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1950-1972

Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 288
Abstract

Records of a progressive political organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Includes meeting minutes, financial records, news releases, research materials, publicity, position papers, and a history of the organization. The Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy was established in 1989 and ceased operation in 1994.

Dates: 1989-2000

Handwritten tally of Oregon election returns

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1029
Abstract

Sheet with handwritten tallies of results for a June 1848 election in Oregon, showing results for Oregon City and parts of Tuality County (written as "Tualatin Co."), which was later divided between Washington County and Multnomah County. The results include various offices and a measure about whether to prohibit or regulate intoxicating liquors. The election, held in June 1848, was the last general election held under the auspices of the Oregon Provisional Government.

Dates: 1848 June

Oregon Imprints collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 400
Abstract

Collection of printed material from Oregon's territorial period and early statehood, including legislation, advertisements, notices, proclamations, and ephemera. George N. Belknap (1905-1996) listed most of the items in this collection in his 1968 work, "Oregon Imprints, 1845-1870," or in addendums to that work.

Dates: 1845-1981; Majority of material found within 1846-1870

Oregon League of Democratic Women Voters records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1007
Abstract

Correspondence, newspaper clippings, membership lists, records, and scrapbooks regarding political campaigns in Oregon.

Dates: circa 1936-1952

Oregon Senate memorandum of understanding

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 964
Abstract

Memorandum of understanding for the 2003 Oregon Senate, which set procedures for Senate committees and assigned committee chairs and vice chairs. The 2003 Oregon Senate was evenly divided between 15 Democrats and 15 Republicans; Democratic Senator Peter Courtney served as Senate president while Republican Senator Lenn Hannon served as Senate president pro tempore.

Dates: 2003 January 14

Poster of Oregon state senators, 71st legislative session

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 966
Abstract

Poster showing the members of the Oregon Senate in 2001, with autographs from each senator.

Dates: 2001

Oregon voter digest records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1790
Abstract

Unprocessed collection of records of the publication Oregon Voter Digest, consisting primarily of clippings and research materials on Oregon politicians.

Dates: circa 1934-1981

Grace Olivier Peck papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2503
Abstract Collection consists of materials relating to Grace Olivier Peck (1898-1979), her political career, and other activities, as well as some papers relating to other members of her family. Peck served in the Oregon House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1949 and again from 1957 through 1976. Materials relating to Peck include correspondence; minutes, letters, and other papers of organizations with which she was involved; and scrapbooks concerning her legislative career. The collection also...
Dates: 1914-1977