Transcript. This oral history interview with Lois D. Siegmund was conducted by Clark Hansen at Siegmund's home in Salem, Oregon, on June 23, 1988. In this interview, Siegmund discusses her early life in Gervais, Oregon, including her memories of life during World War I. She then discusses her early career in state government, her marriage to Jacob Laurence Siegmund, and quitting state government to work in a meat market with her husband. Siegmund then discusses returning to state government in 1951 as a legislative secretary, first for Representative Roy Houck, then for Mark Hatfield. She talks about Hatfield’s campaign for the state Senate in 1954 and about working as a secretary for him in the Senate. She also discusses Hatfield’s campaign for Oregon secretary of state in 1956. She describes her duties as Hatfield’s personal secretary, other members of Hatfield’s staff, and Hatfield’s marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. Siegmund then discusses Hatfield’s 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. She talks about the changes in Hatfield’s staff after his election. She shares anecdotes about major events that occurred during his governorship, including the 1962 Columbus Day Storm, Hatfield’s 1964 keynote speech at the Republican National Convention, and her role in keeping Hatfield on schedule. She also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with Tom McCall, his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1967, and her reasons for not going with him to Washington, D.C. She closes the interview by discussing her continued relationship with Hatfield.

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with Lois D. Siegmund was conducted by Clark Hansen at Siegmund's home in Salem, Oregon, on June 23, 1988. In this interview, Siegmund discusses her early life in Gervais, Oregon, including her memories of life during World War I. She then discusses her early career in state government, her marriage to Jacob Laurence Siegmund, and quitting state government to work in a meat market with her husband. Siegmund then discusses returning to state government in 1951 as a legislative secretary, first for Representative Roy Houck, then for Mark Hatfield. She talks about Hatfield’s campaign for the state Senate in 1954 and about working as a secretary for him in the Senate. She also discusses Hatfield’s campaign for Oregon secretary of state in 1956. She describes her duties as Hatfield’s personal secretary, other members of Hatfield’s staff, and Hatfield’s marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. Siegmund then discusses Hatfield’s 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. She talks about the changes in Hatfield’s staff after his election. She shares anecdotes about major events that occurred during his governorship, including the 1962 Columbus Day Storm, Hatfield’s 1964 keynote speech at the Republican National Convention, and her role in keeping Hatfield on schedule. She also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with Tom McCall, his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1967, and her reasons for not going with him to Washington, D.C. She closes the interview by discussing her continued relationship with Hatfield.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Lois D. Siegmund was conducted by Clark Hansen at Siegmund's home in Salem, Oregon, on June 23, 1988. In this interview, Siegmund discusses her early life in Gervais, Oregon, including her memories of life during World War I. She then discusses her early career in state government, her marriage to Jacob Laurence Siegmund, and quitting state government to work in a meat market with her husband. Siegmund then discusses returning to state government in 1951 as a legislative secretary, first for Representative Roy Houck, then for Mark Hatfield. She talks about Hatfield’s campaign for the state Senate in 1954 and about working as a secretary for him in the Senate. She also discusses Hatfield’s campaign for Oregon secretary of state in 1956. She describes her duties as Hatfield’s personal secretary, other members of Hatfield’s staff, and Hatfield’s marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. Siegmund then discusses Hatfield’s 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. She talks about the changes in Hatfield’s staff after his election. She shares anecdotes about major events that occurred during his governorship, including the 1962 Columbus Day Storm, Hatfield’s 1964 keynote speech at the Republican National Convention, and her role in keeping Hatfield on schedule. She also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with Tom McCall, his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1967, and her reasons for not going with him to Washington, D.C. She closes the interview by discussing her continued relationship with Hatfield.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Lois D. Siegmund was conducted by Clark Hansen at Siegmund's home in Salem, Oregon, on June 23, 1988. In this interview, Siegmund discusses her early life in Gervais, Oregon, including her memories of life during World War I. She then discusses her early career in state government, her marriage to Jacob Laurence Siegmund, and quitting state government to work in a meat market with her husband. Siegmund then discusses returning to state government in 1951 as a legislative secretary, first for Representative Roy Houck, then for Mark Hatfield. She talks about Hatfield’s campaign for the state Senate in 1954 and about working as a secretary for him in the Senate. She also discusses Hatfield’s campaign for Oregon secretary of state in 1956. She describes her duties as Hatfield’s personal secretary, other members of Hatfield’s staff, and Hatfield’s marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. Siegmund then discusses Hatfield’s 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. She talks about the changes in Hatfield’s staff after his election. She shares anecdotes about major events that occurred during his governorship, including the 1962 Columbus Day Storm, Hatfield’s 1964 keynote speech at the Republican National Convention, and her role in keeping Hatfield on schedule. She also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with Tom McCall, his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1967, and her reasons for not going with him to Washington, D.C. She closes the interview by discussing her continued relationship with Hatfield.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Lois D. Siegmund was conducted by Clark Hansen at Siegmund's home in Salem, Oregon, on June 23, 1988. In this interview, Siegmund discusses her early life in Gervais, Oregon, including her memories of life during World War I. She then discusses her early career in state government, her marriage to Jacob Laurence Siegmund, and quitting state government to work in a meat market with her husband. Siegmund then discusses returning to state government in 1951 as a legislative secretary, first for Representative Roy Houck, then for Mark Hatfield. She talks about Hatfield’s campaign for the state Senate in 1954 and about working as a secretary for him in the Senate. She also discusses Hatfield’s campaign for Oregon secretary of state in 1956. She describes her duties as Hatfield’s personal secretary, other members of Hatfield’s staff, and Hatfield’s marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. Siegmund then discusses Hatfield’s 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. She talks about the changes in Hatfield’s staff after his election. She shares anecdotes about major events that occurred during his governorship, including the 1962 Columbus Day Storm, Hatfield’s 1964 keynote speech at the Republican National Convention, and her role in keeping Hatfield on schedule. She also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with Tom McCall, his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1967, and her reasons for not going with him to Washington, D.C. She closes the interview by discussing her continued relationship with Hatfield.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Lois D. Siegmund was conducted by Clark Hansen at Siegmund's home in Salem, Oregon, on June 23, 1988. In this interview, Siegmund discusses her early life in Gervais, Oregon, including her memories of life during World War I. She then discusses her early career in state government, her marriage to Jacob Laurence Siegmund, and quitting state government to work in a meat market with her husband. Siegmund then discusses returning to state government in 1951 as a legislative secretary, first for Representative Roy Houck, then for Mark Hatfield. She talks about Hatfield’s campaign for the state Senate in 1954 and about working as a secretary for him in the Senate. She also discusses Hatfield’s campaign for Oregon secretary of state in 1956. She describes her duties as Hatfield’s personal secretary, other members of Hatfield’s staff, and Hatfield’s marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. Siegmund then discusses Hatfield’s 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. She talks about the changes in Hatfield’s staff after his election. She shares anecdotes about major events that occurred during his governorship, including the 1962 Columbus Day Storm, Hatfield’s 1964 keynote speech at the Republican National Convention, and her role in keeping Hatfield on schedule. She also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with Tom McCall, his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1967, and her reasons for not going with him to Washington, D.C. She closes the interview by discussing her continued relationship with Hatfield.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Marian J. Bruner was conducted by Clark Hansen at Brunner’s home in Bowie, Maryland, on June 18, 1988. In this interview, Brunner discusses her family background and early life in Iowa. She talks about her schooling and her interest in Christian education; working for the Reform Church in New York City; and how she got a job on the staff of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She talks about the other members of Hatfield’s staff, and discusses some of her duties as caseworker early in Hatfield’s senatorial career, including correspondence and some of the cases she handled. She then discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and the related cases she dealt with, including conscientious objectors. She then speaks about her promotion to executive assistant and the change in her duties, including making travel arrangements and managing Hatfield’s schedule. Bruner discusses the types of engagements she arranged and Hatfield’s work-life balance, as well as his hobbies and personal life. She also talks often about Hatfield’s Christian faith and his political philosophy. She discusses Hatfield’s relationship with his staff, his role in designing a few commemorative medals, and his committee assignments, particularly the appropriations committee. She closes the interview by discussing her decision to leave Hatfield’s staff at the end of 1980.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Marian J. Bruner was conducted by Clark Hansen at Brunner’s home in Bowie, Maryland, on June 18, 1988. In this interview, Brunner discusses her family background and early life in Iowa. She talks about her schooling and her interest in Christian education; working for the Reform Church in New York City; and how she got a job on the staff of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She talks about the other members of Hatfield’s staff, and discusses some of her duties as caseworker early in Hatfield’s senatorial career, including correspondence and some of the cases she handled. She then discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and the related cases she dealt with, including conscientious objectors. She then speaks about her promotion to executive assistant and the change in her duties, including making travel arrangements and managing Hatfield’s schedule. Bruner discusses the types of engagements she arranged and Hatfield’s work-life balance, as well as his hobbies and personal life. She also talks often about Hatfield’s Christian faith and his political philosophy. She discusses Hatfield’s relationship with his staff, his role in designing a few commemorative medals, and his committee assignments, particularly the appropriations committee. She closes the interview by discussing her decision to leave Hatfield’s staff at the end of 1980.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Marian J. Bruner was conducted by Clark Hansen at Brunner’s home in Bowie, Maryland, on June 18, 1988. In this interview, Brunner discusses her family background and early life in Iowa. She talks about her schooling and her interest in Christian education; working for the Reform Church in New York City; and how she got a job on the staff of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She talks about the other members of Hatfield’s staff, and discusses some of her duties as caseworker early in Hatfield’s senatorial career, including correspondence and some of the cases she handled. She then discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and the related cases she dealt with, including conscientious objectors. She then speaks about her promotion to executive assistant and the change in her duties, including making travel arrangements and managing Hatfield’s schedule. Bruner discusses the types of engagements she arranged and Hatfield’s work-life balance, as well as his hobbies and personal life. She also talks often about Hatfield’s Christian faith and his political philosophy. She discusses Hatfield’s relationship with his staff, his role in designing a few commemorative medals, and his committee assignments, particularly the appropriations committee. She closes the interview by discussing her decision to leave Hatfield’s staff at the end of 1980.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Marian J. Bruner was conducted by Clark Hansen at Brunner’s home in Bowie, Maryland, on June 18, 1988. In this interview, Brunner discusses her family background and early life in Iowa. She talks about her schooling and her interest in Christian education; working for the Reform Church in New York City; and how she got a job on the staff of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She talks about the other members of Hatfield’s staff, and discusses some of her duties as caseworker early in Hatfield’s senatorial career, including correspondence and some of the cases she handled. She then discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and the related cases she dealt with, including conscientious objectors. She then speaks about her promotion to executive assistant and the change in her duties, including making travel arrangements and managing Hatfield’s schedule. Bruner discusses the types of engagements she arranged and Hatfield’s work-life balance, as well as his hobbies and personal life. She also talks often about Hatfield’s Christian faith and his political philosophy. She discusses Hatfield’s relationship with his staff, his role in designing a few commemorative medals, and his committee assignments, particularly the appropriations committee. She closes the interview by discussing her decision to leave Hatfield’s staff at the end of 1980.