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Politics and Politicians

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 166 Collections and/or Records:

Harvey Gordon letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 741
Abstract

Letters sent to Harvey Gordon (1828-1862), primarily concerning Oregon and U.S. politics. Gordon designed the state seal of Oregon, and was elected Oregon state printer in 1862 but died before taking office.

Dates: 1860-1862

Oral history interview with Richard E. Groener

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Identifier: SR1103
Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard E. Groener conducted by Richard McConnell from September 13, 1988, to March 25, 1989. Groener served in the Oregon House and Senate as a Democrat for much of the period from 1955 to 1982.

Dates: 1988 September 13-1989 March 25

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

Stafford Hansell papers

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Identifier: Mss1848
Abstract Marion Stafford Hansell was born just outside Athena, Oregon, in 1913. He grew up on a farm in Umatilla County, Oregon, and later ran a hog farm with his brother, Bill Hansell. He represented Umatilla County in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1957 to 1974 and was an early advocate for the decriminalization of marijuana. Papers include correspondence, memoranda, campaign materials, speeches, notes, press releases, and scrapbooks regarding agriculture, farming, Eastern Oregon,...
Dates: circa 1933-1986

Lawrence T. Harris papers

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Identifier: Mss 441
Abstract

Lawrence T. Harris (1873-1960) was an Oregon Supreme Court justice, lawyer, legislator, and civic leader. Much of this unprocessed collection of Harris's papers consists of correspondence on political topics. Other materials include addresses on Masonry and constitutional history, personal notebooks, ephemera, a scrapbook, deeds, and titles.

Dates: circa 1898-1960

Thomas F. Hartung papers

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Identifier: Mss1829
Abstract

Thomas F. Hartung (born 1927), a Republican, was a longtime Oregon state legislator, primarily representing Washington County. Papers date from 1967 to 1974 and consist of correspondence and notes, including letters on public issues addressed to Hartung by constituents and political colleagues. Includes substantial material pertaining to agriculture, education, and taxation.

Dates: 1967-1974

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

Uriah S. Hayden papers

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Identifier: Mss2229
Abstract

Uriah S. Hayden was a politician in Jacksonville, Oregon. Collection consists of manuscript correspondence, 1878-1879, regarding Oregon and national politics and mining in Southern Oregon. Also included is Hayden's will, circa 1878.

Dates: 1878-1879

Binger Hermann papers

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Identifier: Mss 743
Abstract

Papers of an Oregon congressman and U.S. General Land Office commissioner. The collection consists of a small group of correspondence relating to Binger Hermann's historical writings; two land patent documents from 1868 and 1897; news clippings; research notes; and typescripts of some of Hermann's historical writings.

Dates: 1868-1916

Rufus Cecil Holman papers

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Identifier: Mss 1396
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence and speeches by Rufus Cecil Holman, a Portland businessman who served as Oregon state treasurer and as a U.S. senator. Correspondence regards national politics relating to World War II, and the resources of the Pacific Northwest; correspondents include Philip H. Parrish, Harold L. Ickes, George C. Marshall, and Donald M. Nelson. Also included are certificates and photographs.

Dates: 1929-1944