Jane Cease was a Democratic politician who represented Multnomah County in the Oregon Legislature. Papers include include House and Senate bills; testimony and correspondence relating to bills; sponsored Senate bill "Seat Belt Use law."

Oral history interview with Vera Katz conducted by Linda S. Dodds from April 28 to May 19, 1982. From 1973 to 1990, Katz served in the Oregon House of Representatives, and she became the first woman speaker of the house in 1985. She then served as Portland mayor from 1993 to 2005.

Oral history interview with Norma Paulus conducted by Linda S. Dodds on January 14, 1982. Paulus was a state legislator, Oregon secretary of state, and superintendent of public instruction.

Oral history interview with Betty Roberts conducted by Linda S. Dodds from October 29 to November 14, 1980. Roberts served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1965 to 1968, and in the Oregon Senate from 1969 to 1977.