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Politics and Politicians

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 171 Collections and/or Records:

Charles H. Martin and Ellis G. Hughes papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll825
Abstract

Correspondence, property records, reports, and ephemera relating to Ellis G. Hughes and Charles H. Martin of Portland, Oregon. Hughes was a real estate lawyer. His son-in-law Martin was an officer in the U.S. Army, a U.S. congressman, and governor of Oregon from 1935-1939.

Dates: 1881-1946

Charles H. Martin re-election campaign poster

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Identifier: Coll 1003
Abstract

Poster for the re-election campaign of Oregon Governor Charles H. Martin (1863-1946). After serving in the U.S. Army, Martin was elected as a representative in the U.S. Congress in 1930 and 1932, and was elected governor of Oregon in 1934. He was defeated in the primary for the 1938 Democratic gubernatorial election and retired from politics after the end of his term.

Dates: 1938

Roger E. Martin papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1825
Abstract

Unprocessed papers belonging to Roger E. Martin, who represented Clackamas County in the Oregon House of Representatives in legislative sessions and special sessions from 1967 to 1978.

Dates: circa 1950-1987

Oral history interview with Samuel H. Martin

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Identifier: SR 9563
Abstract

Oral history interview with Samuel H. Martin conducted by Charles Digregorio on August 9, 1976. Martin discusses the life and career of his father, Charles H. Martin, who served as an officer in the U.S. Army, as an Oregon congressman, and as Oregon governor.

Dates: 1976 August 9

Robert Mays biography

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Identifier: Mss2289
Abstract

Manuscript biographical sketch of Robert Mays, circa 1880-1920. Mays, born in 1830, was a Wasco County, Oregon, cattleman and legislator. Sketch includes genealogical information.

Dates: circa 1880-1920

Tom McCall speeches and statements

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Identifier: Coll881
Abstract

Official copies and drafts of speeches, statements, and other remarks made by Tom McCall (1913-1983) from March 1974 to July 1976, along with related correspondence, clippings, and other documents. McCall was governor of Oregon from 1967 to 1975, and his governorship was notable for its activism in environmental and conservation causes.

Dates: 1974-1976

Program and script for Tom McCall tribute dinner

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Identifier: Coll885
Abstract

Program and scripted remarks for a tribute dinner held for outgoing Oregon Governor Tom McCall (1913-1983), titled "A Toast and Roast of Tom McCall." McCall was governor of Oregon from 1967 to 1975, and his governorship was notable for its activism in environmental and conservation causes.

Dates: 1975 January

C. C. McClendon letter to siblings

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Identifier: Coll 914
Abstract

Letter from C. C. McClendon (1832-1922) to his siblings in Arkansas. The letter discusses McClendon's recent purchase of land and the Oregon Constitutional Convention.

Dates: 1857 August 24

James Crain McGinnis autobiography

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Identifier: Mss 2269
Abstract

Typescript photocopy of James Crain McGinnis' autobiographical sketch, with history of the McGinnis and Crain families. McGinnis (1830-1892) was a longtime legislator for the state of Missouri.

Dates: 1876-1877

Charles Linza McNary papers

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Identifier: Mss 2749
Abstract

Documents, correspondence, scrapbooks, and ephemera relating to the public service and personal life of U.S. Senator Charles Linza McNary of Oregon.

Dates: 1874-1988; 1874-1944