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Politics and Politicians

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 171 Collections and/or Records:

Gerald H. Robinson collection on Wayne Morse's political career

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2595
Abstract

Papers and election data relating to the political campaigns of U.S. Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon, particularly his 1968 run for re-election and the subsequent recount. The materials were compiled, and some created, by Gerald H. Robinson, an attorney and photographer from Portland, Oregon. Robinson worked for Morse as an advisor and attorney.

Dates: 1947-1974; Majority of material found within 1967-1974

Richard Sanders photographic collection on Governor Barbara Roberts

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1125
Abstract

Four color and two black and white photographs of Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts.

Dates: circa 1991-2001

George Savage scrapbook

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Identifier: Mss1316
Abstract

Scrapbook, January 5-25, circa 1886-1910, kept by George Savage of Skagit County, Washington. Savage was a timberman in the Washington Territory and ran for the state Legislature on the Socialist ticket.

Dates: circa 1886-1910

Scrapbook on politics in Portland, Oregon

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Identifier: Coll853
Abstract

Scrapbook of newspaper clippings that cover political issues in Portland, Oregon, from 1915 to 1917, including the 1917 mayoral election, as well as City Commissioner George L. Baker (1868-1941) and Mayor Harry Russell Albee (1867-1950). Albee was mayor of Portland from 1913 to 1917. Baker won the 1917 mayoral election, and remained in office until 1933.

Dates: 1915-1969; Majority of material found within 1915-1917

Gail Shibley collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 285
Abstract

Collection of photographs, clippings, ephemera, and related materials documenting the career of Gail Shibley, who worked in local, state, and federal government, and was the first openly LGBTQ person to serve in the Oregon State Legislature.

Dates: 1990-2007

Mary Jane Sills papers relating to Maurine and Richard Neuberger

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 960
Abstract

Materials relating to U.S. Senators for Oregon Richard L. Neuberger (1912-1960) and Maurine B. Neuberger (1906-2000) collected by Mary Jane Sills (née Christgau, 1922-2010), including correspondence from Maurine Neuberger, ephemera, a list of former staffers, and photographs. Sills worked as an aide to both senators from 1954 to 1967.

Dates: 1955-1976; circa 2005

Photographs of and letter to Effie Simmons

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Identifier: Coll 940
Abstract

Three portrait photographs of Effie Simmons (1874-1961), and a letter to Simmons from Myrtle A. Johnson (1875-1935). Simmons was a member of the Portland Woman's Club, a regional director for the League of Women Voters, and the first woman to represent Multnomah County in the Oregon Legislature.

Dates: circa 1920-1930

James Harvey Slater papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2347
Abstract

James Harvey Slater was elected prosecuting attorney for the 5th Judicial District in 1866, served in the U.S. House from 1871-1873, and was a U.S. senator from Oregon from 1879-1885. Papers include correspondence; estate and family papers; reminiscences; and speeches, 1867-1885, on topics including economics, politics, tariffs, and slavery.

Dates: 1851-1977

Arthur Robert Smith papers

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Identifier: Mss 1074
Abstract

Papers relating to journalist Robert Arthur Smith's research and writing on Senator Wayne Morse. Includes copies of Morse's correspondence; Smith's correspondence and notes concerning Morse; materials relating to Morningside Hospital in Portland, Oregon; the Alaska Mental Health Bill of 1954; and typescript of Smith's 1962 book "The Tiger in the Senate."

Dates: 1931-1966

Elmo Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1830
Abstract

Elmo Smith (1909-1968) established the Eastern Oregon Observer newspaper and served in the Oregon Legislature and as governor. Papers date from 1932 to 1956 and include diplomas, business cards, an appointment book, and a letter from C. T. Caulfield, commander of the U.S. Navy Training Center.

Dates: 1932-1956