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"Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Columbia River, Or." (Stereograph E25)

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Items 2/94 and 2/95 are duplicate stereographs on different mounts. Alternate caption on stereograph 2/95: "Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Col. River Scenery, Oregon."

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Verso of, "Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Columbia River, Or." (Stereograph E25)

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Items 2/94 and 2/95 are duplicate stereographs on different mounts. Alternate caption on stereograph 2/95: "Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Col. River Scenery, Oregon."

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

"Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Col. River Scenery, Oregon." (Stereograph E25)

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Items 2/94 and 2/95 are duplicate stereographs on different mounts. Alternate caption on stereograph 2/94: "Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Columbia River, Or."

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Verso of, "Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Col. River Scenery, Oregon." (Stereograph E25)

Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Stereograph of the Passage of the Dalles, Columbia River Gorge, 1882. Items 2/94 and 2/95 are duplicate stereographs on different mounts. Alternate caption on stereograph 2/94: "Mt. Hood from the Dalles, Columbia River, Or."

Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916

Oral history interview with Edward Leavy

This oral history interview with Edward Leavy was conducted by Clark Hansen in Leavy's chambers at the U.S. District Courthouse (known as the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse) in Portland, Oregon, from March 2 to April 13, 2004. The portion of the interview conducted on March 30, 2004 (Tapes 10 through 12) appears to have been simultaneously recorded on audiocassette and video. In the audio recording, the parties make reference to the video recording, which is not included in this collection.

In this interview, Leavy discusses his family background and early life on a hops farm in Butteville, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending the University of Portland and studying at Notre Dame Law School, including his reasons for attending Catholic schools. He also speaks about how his faith informs his morality and judicial decisions, particularly regarding the Fifth Amendment. He discusses serving as a deputy district attorney for Lane County and some of the cases he prosecuted. He reflects at length upon the byzantine workings of the justice system, its strengths and weaknesses, and a judge's role within it.

Leavy discusses his election to the positions of Lane County District Court judge and Circuit Court judge, as well as the elections of other judges in Oregon. He talks about some of the cases he heard and some decisions of his that were reversed. He speaks at length about many of the judges he knew, including Ted Goodwin and Otto Skopil. He discusses the differences between state and federal courts. Leavy describes the magistrate system during the years he was a U.S. Magistrate for the U.S. District Court of Oregon. He then speaks at length about mediating cases and reaching settlements. He discusses some controversial issues he's had to rule on, including drug use, the death penalty, and abortion. He also speaks briefly about his family life.

Leavy discusses serving as a judge on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, beginning with his appointment by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. He discusses some of the cases he heard, including on Rajneeshpuram. He describes the various duties of federal judges; the processes and procedures of the Court of Appeals; and how it differs from the U.S. District Court of Oregon. He talks about his experience as a senior judge on the Court of Appeals since 1997, including mediating for U.S. v. Wen Ho Lee. He then talks about serving on the Surveillance Court of Review from 2001 to 2008, including the history and duties of that court. He also talks about writing opinions, his staff and law clerks, and the workload on the Court of Appeals. He closes the interview by discussing his thoughts on the trend of civil penalties in lieu of criminal, and concerns about the right to privacy.

Leavy, Edward, 1929-

Oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman

This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman's offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield's staff; discusses other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and talks about how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield's relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator's stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield's personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration's push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield's efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield's real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield's political career.

Getman, Thomas R.

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