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Oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn [Sound Recording 06]

Tape 3, Side 2. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Nunn, Warne H. (Warne Henry), 1920-2007

Oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn [Sound Recording 07]

Tape 4, Side 1. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Nunn, Warne H. (Warne Henry), 1920-2007

Oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn [Sound Recording 03]

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Nunn, Warne H. (Warne Henry), 1920-2007

Oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn [Sound Recording 08]

Tape 4, Side 2. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Nunn, Warne H. (Warne Henry), 1920-2007

Oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn [Sound Recording 10]

Tape 6, Side 1. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Nunn, Warne H. (Warne Henry), 1920-2007

Oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn [Sound Recording 09]

Tape 5, Side 1. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Nunn, Warne H. (Warne Henry), 1920-2007

Oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn [Sound Recording 11]

Tape 6, Side 2. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Nunn, Warne H. (Warne Henry), 1920-2007

Oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn [Sound Recording 12]

Tape 7, Side 1. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Nunn, Warne H. (Warne Henry), 1920-2007

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 01]

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 03]

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 02]

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 05]

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 07]

Tape 4, Side 1. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 04]

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 06]

Tape 3, Side 2. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 08]

Tape 4, Side 2. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 09]

Tape 5, Side 1. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 13]

Tape 7, Side 1. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 10]

Tape 5, Side 2. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 12]

Tape 6, Side 2. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 14]

Tape 7, Side 2. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 15]

Tape 8, Side 1. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 11]

Tape 6, Side 1. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 16]

Tape 8, Side 2. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 19]

Tape 10, Side 1. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 17]

Tape 9, Side 1. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 18]

Tape 9, Side 2. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

Oral history interview with Travis Cross [Sound Recording 20]

Tape 10, Side 2. This oral history interview with Travis Cross was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Cross’ office at St. Vincent’s Hospital and at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 8 to November 23, 1987. In this interview, Cross discusses his family background and early life in Salem, Oregon, including growing up in the same neighborhood as Mark Hatfield. He then talks about attending Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield, and how they became more closely acquainted. He talks about Hatfield’s early life, military service during World War II, and college experiences at Stanford University and Willamette University. He talks about Hatfield’s admiration for Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and about working at Willamette University at the same time as Hatfield. Cross then discusses acting as an aide throughout Hatfield’s Oregon political career, from 1957 to 1967. He discusses Hatfield as Oregon secretary of state, including helping with campaigns, and the make-up of Hatfield’s staff. He describes the duties of the secretary of state, including running the elections division and serving on the board of control; some of their accomplishments during that time; and working with Governor Bob Holmes.Cross talks about Hatfield as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967. He discusses the appointment of Howard Appling as secretary of state, Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party, and Hatfield’s attempts to reorganize state government. He discusses working with the Oregon Legislature, appointments Hatfield made, and dealing with the press. Cross talks about Hatfield’s political opponents, including Howard Morgan and Robert Y. Thornton. He also discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and his support for Barry Goldwater during the 1964 Republican presidential primary. He talks about Hatfield’s 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, and his decision to leave Hatfield’s staff. He discusses Hatfield’s Washington, D.C., staff, including Gerry Frank. He also describes Glenn Jackson and Monte Montgomery. Cross closes the interview by discussing his activities after leaving Hatfield’s staff and their continued friendship.

Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004

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