Oral history interview with Elmer R. Goudy
- SR 9548
- Collection
- 1978-04-05
This oral history interview with Elmer R. Goudy was conducted by Charles Digregorio in Portland, Oregon, on April 5, 1978, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.
In this interview, Goudy describes how he came to serve as an administrator for the Oregon Welfare Commission in 1932, talks about his work in that role, and shares his thoughts about the effectiveness of work relief programs. He shares his reasons for changing careers in 1942 to work for the Collins Pine Company. He talks about his work for the company, discusses the growth of the company, and describes its investments in the communities where its employees live. He closes the interview by talking about his brother-in-law, Truman W. Collins, the company's former president.
Goudy, Elmer R. (Elmer Raymond), 1900-1979