Politics and Politicians
Found in 176 Collections and/or Records:
William C. North and Domingo V. Ruiz papers
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.
Jack O'Donnell papers
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.
Oregon Alliance for Progressive Policy records
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.
Handwritten tally of Oregon election returns
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.
Oregon Imprints collection
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.
Oregon League of Democratic Women Voters records
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, membership lists, records, and scrapbooks regarding political campaigns in Oregon.
Oregon Senate memorandum of understanding
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.
Poster of Oregon state senators, 71st legislative session
Poster showing the members of the Oregon Senate in 2001, with autographs from each senator.
Oregon voter digest records
Unprocessed collection of records of the publication Oregon Voter Digest, consisting primarily of clippings and research materials on Oregon politicians.