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Oral history interview with Edith Green [Transcript]

Oral history interview with Edith Green [Transcript]

Transcript. This oral history interview with Edith Green was conducted by Cynthia Harrison in Portland, Oregon, on December 18, 1978. In this interview, Green discusses her legislative record on women's rights, including the equal pay act of 1963, Title IX, and the Equal Rights Amendment. She speaks about the opposition such legislation faced and how public opinion regarding women's rights has changed over time. She also discusses serving on the Commission on the Status of Women and the report that commission produced. She talks about her impression of the respect for women held by presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. She discusses her efforts toward greater access to loans for higher education and the way that has helped foster the progress of women's rights. She closes the interview by discussing her effort to open the Job Corps program to women.

Green, Edith, 1910-1987

KPTV interview with Jackie Kennedy and John F. Kennedy [Transcript]

KPTV interview with Jackie Kennedy and John F. Kennedy [Transcript]

Transcript. This interview with John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy was conducted by John A. Salisbury for broadcast on the Portland, Oregon, channel KPTV in 1958. In this interview, Jackie Kennedy discusses their family life and recreational activities. John F. Kennedy talks about Jimmy Hoffa and labor unions. He addresses the controversy surrounding his Catholicism and youth. He discusses his experience meeting Oregonians. Salisbury closes the interview with thanks to the Kennedys for appearing on his program, a commercial for Ovaltine, and an explanation of the changes in Oregon laws regarding primaries. A commercial for SafeCo Insurance plays, followed by a message regarding Oregon election laws from Oregon Secretary of State Howell Appling and Governor Mark Hatfield. The recording ends with a commercial for an allergy nasal spray.

Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, 1929-1994

Oral history interview with Bud Clark [Transcript]

Oral history interview with Bud Clark [Transcript]

Transcript. This oral history interview with Bud Clark was conducted by Joseph W. Carlisle on April 6, 1995. In this interview, Clark discusses transportation in Portland, including bicycles and the public transportation system, TriMet. He focuses particularly on the construction of the TriMet light-rail system, MAX. He discusses outdoor recreation in Portland. He then talks about his family background and early life in Portland. He also discusses his experiences at Vanport College (now Portland State University) and at Reed College. He talks about the livability and climate of Oregon, particularly the city of Portland. Clark discusses the impact of urban renewal on Portland. He discusses running the Drop In Tavern, which he renamed the Spoutin' House; the tavern's location near Portland State University; and how urban renewal forced him out of business. He then talks about purchasing Ann's Tavern, which he renamed the Goose Hollow Inn. He speaks at length about his opinion of urban renewal at the time it was happening in the 1950s and 1960s, and his opinion of it in retrospect. Clark closes the interview by briefly discussing the urban renewal policies he put in place as mayor of Portland from 1984 to 1992.

Clark, Bud (J. E. "Bud")

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 28

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 28

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: An article on Oregon Shipyard’s delivery of the first AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. LaPorte; an article on Vanport child care workers; an article on a Portland and Vancouver paper drive; an article in the Shipbuilding in the Portland Area series—Astoria Marine Construction Company; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on the need for blood donations and a donation schedule; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Napa; an article on the history of naval cargo vessels like the Liberty Ships and Victory Ships; the Worker Speaks column; an article on the Oregon Shipyard counselor’s office hours; an article on Oregon Shipyard graveyard shift talent shows; an article on a softball team benefit dance.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 35

The Bo's'n's Whistle, Oregon Shipyard Edition, Volume 04, Number 35

Employee newspaper for Oregon Shipyard covering shipyard productivity and current projects, safety and injury reports, war bond drives, employee sports leagues, award recipients, and human-interest stories. Topical coverage in this issue includes: Articles on fire prevention; an article on the need for West Coast shipyard workers; an article on Woodland and its community; the Stubby and His Friends column; an article on launching the Vancouver Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. McCracken; the Worker Speaks column; an article on launching the Oregon Shipyard built AP-5 Attack Transport, the U. S. S. Effingham; an article on Oregon Shipyard presenteeism and the end of the seven day work week; the Stubby Bilgebottom comic strip; an article on voter registration; a Know Your Northwest series article on agriculture; an article on the Christmas overseas mailing deadline; an article on a Vanport Negro choral program; an article on the “Let Major [Arthur] Chin Fly Again” fund.

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation

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