Tape 8, Side 1. In the fourth interview session, conducted on September 24, 2002, Linde discusses his pre-marriage relationship with Helen Tucker. He then describes his service in the U.S. Army during World War II, including his experiences in the European Theater. He talks about his and Tucker’s wedding in 1945, about the early years of their marriage, and about completing his bachelor’s degree and writing his thesis at Reed College after his discharge from the Army.

Tape 7, Side 2. In the fourth interview session, conducted on September 24, 2002, Linde discusses his pre-marriage relationship with Helen Tucker. He then describes his service in the U.S. Army during World War II, including his experiences in the European Theater. He talks about his and Tucker’s wedding in 1945, about the early years of their marriage, and about completing his bachelor’s degree and writing his thesis at Reed College after his discharge from the Army.

Tape 7, Side 1. In the fourth interview session, conducted on September 24, 2002, Linde discusses his pre-marriage relationship with Helen Tucker. He then describes his service in the U.S. Army during World War II, including his experiences in the European Theater. He talks about his and Tucker’s wedding in 1945, about the early years of their marriage, and about completing his bachelor’s degree and writing his thesis at Reed College after his discharge from the Army.

Tape 6, Side 2. In the third interview session, conducted on September 17, 2002, Linde further describes the family’s journey by car from New York to Portland, Oregon. He talks about adjusting to life in the United States, and speaks at length about his experiences at Lincoln High School, including his involvement in the student council and newspaper. He shares his memories of the national mood after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in 1942 and talks about the experiences of his Japanese American classmates during World War II. He shares his reasons for attending Reed College, and speaks at length about his college experiences in the 1940s. He also talks about working as an inspector at the Kaiser shipyards in Portland.

Tape 6, Side 1. In the third interview session, conducted on September 17, 2002, Linde further describes the family’s journey by car from New York to Portland, Oregon. He talks about adjusting to life in the United States, and speaks at length about his experiences at Lincoln High School, including his involvement in the student council and newspaper. He shares his memories of the national mood after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in 1942 and talks about the experiences of his Japanese American classmates during World War II. He shares his reasons for attending Reed College, and speaks at length about his college experiences in the 1940s. He also talks about working as an inspector at the Kaiser shipyards in Portland.

Tape 5, Side 2. In the third interview session, conducted on September 17, 2002, Linde further describes the family’s journey by car from New York to Portland, Oregon. He talks about adjusting to life in the United States, and speaks at length about his experiences at Lincoln High School, including his involvement in the student council and newspaper. He shares his memories of the national mood after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in 1942 and talks about the experiences of his Japanese American classmates during World War II. He shares his reasons for attending Reed College, and speaks at length about his college experiences in the 1940s. He also talks about working as an inspector at the Kaiser shipyards in Portland.

Tape 5, Side 1. In the third interview session, conducted on September 17, 2002, Linde further describes the family’s journey by car from New York to Portland, Oregon. He talks about adjusting to life in the United States, and speaks at length about his experiences at Lincoln High School, including his involvement in the student council and newspaper. He shares his memories of the national mood after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in 1942 and talks about the experiences of his Japanese American classmates during World War II. He shares his reasons for attending Reed College, and speaks at length about his college experiences in the 1940s. He also talks about working as an inspector at the Kaiser shipyards in Portland.

Tape 4, Side 2. In the second interview session, conducted on January 22, 2002, Linde continues to discuss his family background and early life in 1920s Berlin, and his memories of politics in Germany. He talks about the lives and personalities of his parents, Bruno C. Linde and Luise Linde (nee Rosenhain). He then talks about his adolescence in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 1933 to 1937. He shares the reasons why his family immigrated to the United States in 1939, and describes the family’s journey by car from New York to Portland, Oregon.

Tape 4, Side 1. In the second interview session, conducted on January 22, 2002, Linde continues to discuss his family background and early life in 1920s Berlin, and his memories of politics in Germany. He talks about the lives and personalities of his parents, Bruno C. Linde and Luise Linde (nee Rosenhain). He then talks about his adolescence in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 1933 to 1937. He shares the reasons why his family immigrated to the United States in 1939, and describes the family’s journey by car from New York to Portland, Oregon.

Tape 3, Side 2. In the second interview session, conducted on January 22, 2002, Linde continues to discuss his family background and early life in 1920s Berlin, and his memories of politics in Germany. He talks about the lives and personalities of his parents, Bruno C. Linde and Luise Linde (nee Rosenhain). He then talks about his adolescence in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 1933 to 1937. He shares the reasons why his family immigrated to the United States in 1939, and describes the family’s journey by car from New York to Portland, Oregon.

Tape 3, Side 1. In the second interview session, conducted on January 22, 2002, Linde continues to discuss his family background and early life in 1920s Berlin, and his memories of politics in Germany. He talks about the lives and personalities of his parents, Bruno C. Linde and Luise Linde (nee Rosenhain). He then talks about his adolescence in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 1933 to 1937. He shares the reasons why his family immigrated to the United States in 1939, and describes the family’s journey by car from New York to Portland, Oregon.

Tape 2, Side 2. In the second interview session, conducted on January 22, 2002, Linde continues to discuss his family background and early life in 1920s Berlin, and his memories of politics in Germany. He talks about the lives and personalities of his parents, Bruno C. Linde and Luise Linde (nee Rosenhain). He then talks about his adolescence in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 1933 to 1937. He shares the reasons why his family immigrated to the United States in 1939, and describes the family’s journey by car from New York to Portland, Oregon.

Tape 2, Side 1. In the first interview session, conducted on January 15, 2002, Linde discusses his family background and early life in a Jewish family in Berlin, Germany, including his education, and shares his memories of German politics in the 1920s and 1930s. He describes how his family left Germany for Denmark in 1933.

Tape 1, Side 2. In the first interview session, conducted on January 15, 2002, Linde discusses his family background and early life in a Jewish family in Berlin, Germany, including his education, and shares his memories of German politics in the 1920s and 1930s. He describes how his family left Germany for Denmark in 1933.

Tape 1, Side 1. In the first interview session, conducted on January 15, 2002, Linde discusses his family background and early life in a Jewish family in Berlin, Germany, including his education, and shares his memories of German politics in the 1920s and 1930s. He describes how his family left Germany for Denmark in 1933.

Transcript. This oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson was conducted by Jeffrey C. Dobbins in Salem, Oregon, from August 21 to December 11, 2007, as part of the United States District Court of Oregon Oral History Project. The interview was conducted in thirteen sessions. Throughout the interview, Peterson refers to photographs and letters. Copies of some, but not all, of these items are included in the related U.S. District Court of Oregon Historical Society collection, Coll 560.

In the first interview session, conducted on August 21, 2007, Peterson discusses his family background in Gilmanton, Wisconsin, including the local creamery managed by his father; his childhood activities; and his early education. He also talks about his memories of rural life during World War II.

In the second interview session, conducted on August 28, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his early life in Gilmanton, and his memories of life during World War II. He then discusses having asthma and moving to Oregon in 1944 in an effort to improve his health. He looks at photographs of his home and family in Gilmanton and discusses them.

In the third interview session, conducted on September 4, 2007, Peterson discusses his high school experience in Eugene, Oregon. He talks about studying music at the University of Oregon, including his social life and his summer activities.

In the fourth interview session, conducted on September 11, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his college experiences at the University of Oregon, including his involvement with the Young Republicans. He describes his service as a personnel officer in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, particularly his experience in administration. He shares his memories of the Cold War.

In the fifth interview session, conducted on September 18, 2007, Peterson discusses attending the University of Oregon Law School. He talks about the dean, Orlando Hollis; his social life; and his summer jobs. He talks about relocating to Portland to practice law at Tooze, Kerr, Peterson, Marshall & Shenker.

In the sixth interview session, conducted on September 25, 2007, Peterson discusses practicing law in Portland. He speaks at length about cases he tried, about fellow lawyers, and about judges he argued before. He particularly focuses on trial preparation and procedures.

In the seventh interview session, conducted on October 9, 2007, Peterson speaks further about University of Oregon Law School Dean Orlando Hollis, then continues to discuss practicing law in Portland. He also talks about his involvement with the Oregon State Bar, and his friendship with Clay Myers.

In the eighth interview session, conducted on October 16, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss practicing law in Portland. He reflects on his career as a lawyer, talks about cases he worked on, and discusses settling out of court. He shares an anecdote about his appointment to the Oregon Supreme Court in 1979.

In the ninth interview session, conducted on October 23, 2007, Peterson discusses the procedures of the Multnomah County Circuit Court and the Oregon Court of Appeals, and talks about judges who served on those courts. He also shows the interviewer, Jeffrey Dobbins, his collection of photographs and speaks about them at length.

In the tenth interview session, conducted on October 30, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his photograph collection. He then speaks about his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993. He describes his fellow justices on the court. He discusses the procedures of the Supreme Court, cases he heard, and his re-election in 1980.

In the eleventh interview session, conducted on November 6, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993. He talks about serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1991, including implementing an integrated court system, the court's budget, and the court's staff. He reads entries from his journals detailing this part of his career.

In the twelfth interview session, conducted on November 13, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993, and serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1991. He talks about implementing the uniform trial court rules. He also discusses the changes in technology, rules of professionalism, and diversity training. He reads additional entries from his journals detailing this part of his career.

In the thirteenth and final interview session, conducted on December 11, 2007, Peterson closes the interview by talking about his activities since retiring in 1993, including teaching at the Willamette University Law School and working as a mediator.

Tape 24, Side 1. In the thirteenth and final interview session, conducted on December 11, 2007, Peterson closes the interview by talking about his activities since retiring in 1993, including teaching at the Willamette University Law School and working as a mediator.

Tape 23, Side 2. In the thirteenth and final interview session, conducted on December 11, 2007, Peterson closes the interview by talking about his activities since retiring in 1993, including teaching at the Willamette University Law School and working as a mediator.

Tape 23, Side 1. In the thirteenth and final interview session, conducted on December 11, 2007, Peterson closes the interview by talking about his activities since retiring in 1993, including teaching at the Willamette University Law School and working as a mediator.

Tape 22, Side 2. In the thirteenth and final interview session, conducted on December 11, 2007, Peterson closes the interview by talking about his activities since retiring in 1993, including teaching at the Willamette University Law School and working as a mediator.

Tape 22, Side 1. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on November 13, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993, and serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1991. He talks about implementing the uniform trial court rules. He also discusses the changes in technology, rules of professionalism, and diversity training. He reads additional entries from his journals detailing this part of his career.

In the thirteenth and final interview session, conducted on December 11, 2007, Peterson closes the interview by talking about his activities since retiring in 1993, including teaching at the Willamette University Law School and working as a mediator.

Tape 21, Side 2. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on November 13, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993, and serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1991. He talks about implementing the uniform trial court rules. He also discusses the changes in technology, rules of professionalism, and diversity training. He reads additional entries from his journals detailing this part of his career.

Tape 21, Side 1. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on November 13, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993, and serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1991. He talks about implementing the uniform trial court rules. He also discusses the changes in technology, rules of professionalism, and diversity training. He reads additional entries from his journals detailing this part of his career.

Tape 20, Side 2. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on November 6, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993. He talks about serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1991, including implementing an integrated court system, the court's budget, and the court's staff. He reads entries from his journals detailing this part of his career.

In the twelfth interview session, conducted on November 13, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993, and serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1991. He talks about implementing the uniform trial court rules. He also discusses the changes in technology, rules of professionalism, and diversity training. He reads additional entries from his journals detailing this part of his career.

Tape 20, Side 1. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on November 6, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993. He talks about serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1991, including implementing an integrated court system, the court's budget, and the court's staff. He reads entries from his journals detailing this part of his career.

Tape 19, Side 2. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on November 6, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993. He talks about serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1991, including implementing an integrated court system, the court's budget, and the court's staff. He reads entries from his journals detailing this part of his career.

Tape 19, Side 1. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on November 6, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993. He talks about serving as chief justice from 1983 to 1991, including implementing an integrated court system, the court's budget, and the court's staff. He reads entries from his journals detailing this part of his career.

Tape 18, Side 2. In the tenth interview session, conducted on October 30, 2007, Peterson continues to discuss his photograph collection. He then speaks about his service as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court from 1979 to 1993. He describes his fellow justices on the court. He discusses the procedures of the Supreme Court, cases he heard, and his re-election in 1980.