This oral history interview with Mark O. Hatfield was conducted by Clark Hansen in Hatfield's office in Portland, Oregon, from July 29, 1998, to May 22, 2002. The interview was conducted in 33 sessions and the collection includes a transcript. Some sections of the interview have been redacted by Hatfield.

In sessions 1 through 4, Hatfield discusses his family background and early life in Dallas and Salem, Oregon. He talks about his experiences at Willamette University, his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and about his experiences at Stanford University after the war.

In sessions 5 through 8, he discusses current events at the time of the interview in 1998, and talks about his personal and political philosophy.

In sessions 9 through 14, he discusses his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955, and talks about his involvement in Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1952 presidential campaign. He also speaks at length about his Christian faith and personal philosophy.

In session 15, he discusses his time serving in the Oregon Legislature; anti-communist sentiment in the 1950s; and his campaign for the Oregon State Senate in 1954.

In sessions 16 through 19, he discusses his service as a state senator from Marion County from 1955 to 1957, and as Oregon secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, including his 1956 campaign.

Transcript. In the bulk of sessions 20 through 28, he discusses his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, including appointments he made and his international travels; in session 21, he speaks about his marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich and about her background.

In sessions 29 through 33, he discusses his opposition to the Vietnam War. He talks about serving in the U.S. Senate from 1967 to 1997, including his 1967 campaign.

Tape 42, Side 2. In the thirty-third and final interview session, conducted on May 22, 2002, Hatfield continues to discuss his service in the U.S. Senate from 1967 to 1997. He discusses appointments to the U.S. District Court of Oregon that he was involved with as a senator. He closes the interview by briefly talking about the political aftermath of the Watergate scandal, about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, and about serving as chair of the Appropriations Committee.

Tape 42, Side 1. In the thirty-third and final interview session, conducted on May 22, 2002, Hatfield continues to discuss his service in the U.S. Senate from 1967 to 1997. He discusses appointments to the U.S. District Court of Oregon that he was involved with as a senator. He closes the interview by briefly talking about the political aftermath of the Watergate scandal, about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, and about serving as chair of the Appropriations Committee.

Tape 41, Side 2. In the thirty-second interview session, conducted on April 18, 2002, Hatfield continues to discuss his opposition to the Vietnam War, as well as his experience of almost being chosen as Richard Nixon’s running mate in 1968. He talks about his service in the U.S. Senate from 1967 to 1997, with a focus on his first term. He speaks about giving speeches about the Vietnam War at colleges and about student protests.

Tape 41, Side 1. In the thirty-second interview session, conducted on April 18, 2002, Hatfield continues to discuss his opposition to the Vietnam War, as well as his experience of almost being chosen as Richard Nixon’s running mate in 1968. He talks about his service in the U.S. Senate from 1967 to 1997, with a focus on his first term. He speaks about giving speeches about the Vietnam War at colleges and about student protests.

Tape 40, Side 2. In the thirty-first interview session, conducted on April 4, 2002, Hatfield discusses his 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, including his endorsement from Senator Wayne Morse, his campaign staff, and his opposition to the Vietnam War. He shares his memories of election night.

Tape 40, Side 1. In the thirty-first interview session, conducted on April 4, 2002, Hatfield discusses his 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, including his endorsement from Senator Wayne Morse, his campaign staff, and his opposition to the Vietnam War. He shares his memories of election night.

Tape 39, Side 2. In the thirtieth interview session, conducted on April 2, 2002, Hatfield discusses the life of Ira Keller, who died at the time of the interview in 2002. He also speaks about his support for higher education and scientific research in Oregon, particularly Oregon Health Sciences University, and about working with Glenn Jackson. He discusses his opposition to the Vietnam War.

Tape 39, Side 1 In the thirtieth interview session, conducted on April 2, 2002, Hatfield discusses the life of Ira Keller, who died at the time of the interview in 2002. He also speaks about his support for higher education and scientific research in Oregon, particularly Oregon Health Sciences University, and about working with Glenn Jackson. He discusses his opposition to the Vietnam War.

Tape 38, Side 2. In the twenty-ninth interview session, conducted on February 28, 2002, Hatfield continues to talk about each presidential election from Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 to Ronald Reagan in 1980. He talks about the rise of the religious right in the Republican Party, about delivering the keynote speech at the 1964 Republican National Convention, and about the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.

Tape 38, Side 1. In the twenty-ninth interview session, conducted on February 28, 2002, Hatfield continues to talk about each presidential election from Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 to Ronald Reagan in 1980. He talks about the rise of the religious right in the Republican Party, about delivering the keynote speech at the 1964 Republican National Convention, and about the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.

Tape 37, Side 2. In the twenty-eighth interview session, conducted on February 12, 2002, Hatfield continues speaking about building international trade partnerships for Oregon, including trips to West and East Germany in 1965. Hatfield details international political events, including the Korean War and U.S. relations with China, and begins to talk about each presidential election from Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 to Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Tape 37, Side 1. In the twenty-eighth interview session, conducted on February 12, 2002, Hatfield continues speaking about building international trade partnerships for Oregon, including trips to West and East Germany in 1965. Hatfield details international political events, including the Korean War and U.S. relations with China, and begins to talk about each presidential election from Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 to Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Tape 36, Side 2. In the twenty-seventh interview session, conducted on January 31, 2002, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He discusses serving on the board of control, talks about legislation regarding labor and taxes, and speaks about the repeal of capital punishment in Oregon. He also discusses building international trade partnerships for Oregon, including a visit with Emperor Hirohito of Japan.

Tape 36, Side 1. In the twenty-seventh interview session, conducted on January 31, 2002, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He discusses serving on the board of control, talks about legislation regarding labor and taxes, and speaks about the repeal of capital punishment in Oregon. He also discusses building international trade partnerships for Oregon, including a visit with Emperor Hirohito of Japan.

Tape 35, Side 2. In the twenty-sixth interview session, conducted on July 26, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He shares his opinion on elected versus appointed government positions. He speaks at length about many of his appointments.

Tape 35, Side 1. In the twenty-sixth interview session, conducted on July 26, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He shares his opinion on elected versus appointed government positions. He speaks at length about many of his appointments.

Tape 34, Side 1. In the twenty-sixth interview session, conducted on July 26, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He shares his opinion on elected versus appointed government positions. He speaks at length about many of his appointments.

Tape 33, Side 2. In the twenty-fifth interview session, conducted on July 12, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He talks about his inaugural speech. He discusses his attempts to reorganize state government, and to reform the state welfare program and the tax structure.

Tape 33, Side 1. In the twenty-fourth interview session, conducted on July 11, 2001, Hatfield discusses the relationships between the Oregon and Washington state governments and the Native American tribes who lived in those areas. He speaks about his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on the 1959 legislative session. He discusses working with the Legislature and talks about appointing Howell Appling as secretary of state, as well as his other appointments. He also talks about his relationships with Tom McCall and Wayne Morse.

Tape 32, Side 2. In the twenty-fourth interview session, conducted on July 11, 2001, Hatfield discusses the relationships between the Oregon and Washington state governments and the Native American tribes who lived in those areas. He speaks about his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on the 1959 legislative session. He discusses working with the Legislature and talks about appointing Howell Appling as secretary of state, as well as his other appointments. He also talks about his relationships with Tom McCall and Wayne Morse.

Tape 32, Side 1. In the twenty-fourth interview session, conducted on July 11, 2001, Hatfield discusses the relationships between the Oregon and Washington state governments and the Native American tribes who lived in those areas. He speaks about his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on the 1959 legislative session. He discusses working with the Legislature and talks about appointing Howell Appling as secretary of state, as well as his other appointments. He also talks about his relationships with Tom McCall and Wayne Morse.

Tape 31, Side 1. In the twenty-third interview session, conducted on June 4, 2001, Hatfield concludes his discussion of his 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He also talks about the development of the Oregon and Washington state governments.

Tape 30, Side 2. In the twenty-second interview session, conducted on January 16, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He talks about his opponent in the general election, Governor Bob Holmes. He discusses some issues that came up during the campaign, including legislation regarding train safety and his involvement in a fatal car accident.

Tape 30, Side 1. In the twenty-second interview session, conducted on January 16, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He talks about his opponent in the general election, Governor Bob Holmes. He discusses some issues that came up during the campaign, including legislation regarding train safety and his involvement in a fatal car accident.

Tape 29, Side 2. In the twenty-first interview session, conducted on June 22, 2000, Hatfield speaks about his courtship and marriage with Antoinette Kuzmanich. He also talks about her family background, her education, and her affiliation with the Catholic Church.

Tape 29, Side 1. In the twenty-first interview session, conducted on June 22, 2000, Hatfield speaks about his courtship and marriage with Antoinette Kuzmanich. He also talks about her family background, her education, and her affiliation with the Catholic Church.

Tape 28, Side 2. In the twentieth interview session, conducted on June 8, 2000, Hatfield continues to discuss his 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He talks about his campaign staff, his strategy, and his primary opponents.