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Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 07, Part 4, & Session 08, Part 1]

Tape 14, Side 2. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 09, Part 3, & Session 10, Part 1]

Tape 17, Part 1. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 11, Part 4 & Session 12, Part 1]

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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 12, Part 4 & Session 13, Part 1]

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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 01, Part 3]

Tape 2, Side 1. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 02, Part 1]

Tape 3, Side 1. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 02, Part 3]

Tape 4, Side 1. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 04, Part 2]

Tape 7, Side 2. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 04, Part 4]

Tape 8, Side 2. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 05, Part 2]

Tape 9, Side 2. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 06, Part 2]

Tape 11, Side 2. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 07, Part 2]

Tape 13, Side 2. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 08, Part 3]

Tape 15, Side 2. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 10, Part 2]

Tape 18, Side 1. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 11, Part 2]

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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 11, Part 3]

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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 12, Part 3]

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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 01, Part 1]

Tape 1, Side 1. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 02, Part 2]

Tape 3, Side 2. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 06, Part 3]

Tape 12, Side 1. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 07, Part 3]

Tape 14, Side 1. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 08, Part 2]

Tape 15, Side 1. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 10, Part 3]

Tape 17, 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 12, Part 2]

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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

Oral history interview with Edwin J. Peterson [Session 02, Part 4]

Tape 4, Side 2. 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.

Peterson, Edwin J. (Edwin Junior), 1930-

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