Politics and Politicians
Found in 176 Collections and/or Records:
Eugene E. Marsh legislative memorabilia
Memorabilia relating to the mid-20th century legislative career of Eugene E. Marsh, including books by Murray Wade with caricatures of Oregon politicians; a yearbook for the 1951 Oregon Legislature; and photographs. Marsh was speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives in 1945 and president of the Oregon Senate from 1953-1954.
Charles H. Martin and Ellis G. Hughes family papers
Papers of and relating to Charles H. Martin (1863-1946), Ellis G. Hughes (1845-1909), and their families. Charles H. Martin served in the U.S. military from the 1890s to 1920s, attaining the rank of major general, and subsequently served as a U.S. representative and then as governor of Oregon. Ellis G. Hughes, who was Martin's father-in-law, was a prominent real estate attorney in Portland, Oregon.
Charles H. Martin and Ellis G. Hughes papers
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.
Charles H. Martin re-election campaign poster
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.
Roger E. Martin papers
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.
Oral history interview with Samuel H. Martin
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.
Robert Mays biography
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.
Tom McCall speeches and statements
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.
Program and script for Tom McCall tribute dinner
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.
C. C. McClendon letter to siblings
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.