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Oral history interview with Windsor Calkins

  • SR 470
  • Collection
  • 1986-07-07 - 1986-08-01

This oral history interview with Windsor Calkins was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Calkins' office in Eugene, Oregon, from July 7 to August 1, 1986. In the interview, Calkins discusses his family background and early life in Eugene, including a 1922 trip on foot from Newport to Florence, Oregon, with his father. He also discusses his father's career as a court reporter, as well as his own interest in the law. Calkins talks about studying law at the University of Oregon, including taking classes from Wayne Morse. Calkins talks about practicing law in Eugene and some of the cases he argued, including bootlegging and murder cases. He also discusses the effect the Depression had on his family. He then talks about his experiences in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Calkins also talks about notable people from Eugene, including William G. East and other judges. He then discusses his work as a lawyer for the Eugene Water and Electric Board and Sacred Heart Hospital, as well as his involvement with the Lane County Bar Association, the Eugene City Health Board, and other civic organizations. He closes the interview with a description of malpractice lawsuits, as well as his family life.

Calkins, Windsor, 1910-1989

Oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman

  • SR 9042
  • Collection
  • 1981-09-17

This oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman was conducted by Linda S. Dodds in Eugene, Oregon, on September 17, 1981. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody.

In this interview, Freeman discusses her early life on a farm in Colton, Oregon; attending Oregon State University; and working as a math teacher in Oregon and California. She then talks about settling in Eugene after her marriage to Neil Freeman, and about teaching mathematics at the University of Oregon from 1943 to 1949. She discusses how her involvement in Lane County politics began with a Democratic speechwriting contest in which she took second place, losing to future U. S. Rep. Edith Green. She talks about serving as precinct committee chair, her involvement with the League of Women Voters, and running for the Oregon Legislature in 1952. She discusses her reasons for joining the Democratic Party and her campaign for Lane County treasurer. She speaks at length about her accomplishments as treasurer. Freeman talks about feeling as if the county commissioners didn't hold the office of treasurer in high esteem and how that pushed her to run for Lane County clerk in 1960. She discusses her accomplishments as county clerk, then describes how the office of county clerk was changed to an appointed position rather than elected, which led to her losing the position. She closes the interview by talking about her activities during retirement, including freelance writing.

Freeman, Olga Samuelson, 1903-1997

KATU news footage

  • KATU
  • Collection
  • 1970-11-12 - 1980-06-20

News footage from the KATU Television station in Portland, Oregon.

KATU (Television station : Portland, Or.)

Lava Beds - McKenzie Pass, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a person standing on a large lava bed in the McKenzie Pass area of the Cascade Range in Oregon. The lava bed is surrounded by a forest. Middle Sister and North Sister mountains are in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Lava Beds - McKenzie Pass, Oregon." The sky in the photograph has been colored blue.

Christian (Photographer)

Along McKenzie River Highway, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Phil's Place, a restaurant on the McKenzie River Highway in Oregon. A sign on the building advertises chicken and steak, while another reads, "Phil's Phine Phoods." There are signs advertising Coca-Cola, Grapette soda, and more. Four automobiles are parked in front of the restaurant. Handwriting on negative reads, "along McKenzie River Highway - Ore. Christian S-257."

Christian (Photographer)

D. Wright Observatory - McKenzie Pass, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a person looking through a telescope at the D. Wright Observatory on the McKenzie Pass in the Cascade Range in Oregon. Lava beds and trees stretch into the distance and Middle Sister and North Sister mountains are in the background. There is a directional marker in the foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "D. Wright Observatory - McKenzie Pass, Ore. View from Observatory. Christian S-160A."

Christian (Photographer)

Tunnel - Willamette Highway - Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the interior of a tunnel. The lights in the ceiling of the tunnel are turned on. The road curves inside the tunnel. Handwriting on negative reads, "Tunnel - Willamette Highway - Oregon. Christian S-228."

Christian (Photographer)

McKenzie Pass, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of Middle Sister and North Sister mountains from McKenzie Pass in the Cascade Range in Oregon. The view is from behind a rock wall, tinted blue, in the foreground. The mountains are covered in snow. Handwriting on negative reads, "McKenzie Pass, Oregon. Christian S-242."

Christian (Photographer)

Brewster's General Store

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Brewster's General Store in the community of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. Signs on the store advertise the McKenzie Bridge Post Office and tourist and camping supplies. Three gas pumps sit in front of the store, next to a sign advertising the Chevron Gas Station. Handwriting on negative reads, "Christian S-281."

Christian (Photographer)

Willamette Highway, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a road in a forest. A sign on the side of the road reads, "Shady Dell Forest Camp, Willamette National Forest." In the background, fog or smoke rises up a rocky hillside. Handwriting on negative reads, "Willamette Highway - Oregon. Christian S-234."

Christian (Photographer)

Eugene Hotel, Eugene, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Eugene Hotel in Eugene, Oregon. Handwriting on negative reads, "Eugene Hotel - Eugene - Ore. Ellis 1830." Handwritten note on the envelope indicates this was taken in 1951. The negative is discolored and damaged.

Ellis (Photographer)

Emergency vehicle, Eugene flood

A man sits in front of a typewriter, in what appears to be a vehicle, during a flood in the Eugene area. Equipment is attached to the wall and can be seen throughout the vehicle. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 11 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

People evacuating flood, Eugene

People, carrying luggage, evacuate during a flood in the Eugene area. A man carries a child, while another child walks and carries a small dog. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 16 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Automobiles navigating Eugene flood

Automobiles and people in a rowboat navigate flood water in Eugene. In the background is a wooden building above the water. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 23 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

People at emergency shelter during flood, Eugene

A woman and child at an emergency shelter in the Eugene area, during a flood on the Willamette River. Both are tucked into the blankets of a small bed. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 4 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Eugene flood

Extensive flood waters in the Eugene area, viewed from a high angle. Houses and trees can be seen in the distance, surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 7 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Eugene flood

Rapidly moving flood waters from the Willamette River, in the Eugene area. A utility pole and building are surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 6 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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