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Oral history interview with Sam R. Christensen

This oral history interview with Sam R. Christensen was conducted by Judy Hartman on January 12, 1988. The interview was conducted as part of the Portland General Electric Centennial Oral History Series, which marked PGE's 100th anniversary and was used in the writing of the book "Electrifying Eden."

In this interview, Christensen discusses his career at Portland General Electric as an engineer. He describes his job duties and the organizational structure of PGE's engineering departments, and he talks about the construction of several of PGE's hydroelectric plants. He also talks about the construction of the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant and the uncompleted construction of the Pebble Springs nuclear power plant. He discusses how PGE as a company has changed during his career, the maintenance of PGE's power plants, and his thoughts on the future of the company.

The interview transcript includes two addendums: a 1988 list of jobs the PGE engineers were currently working on, and a 1988 article entitled "Dimming our Electric Future."

Christensen, Sam R. (Samuel Rodney), 1928-2009

Four unidentified men looking at document

Four unidentified men looking at document

Photograph showing four forward facing men standing in a line. They are all looking downward at a document being held be one of the individuals, while the man at the far right holds a folder with "Agricultural Engineering Research Foundation" written on the front. Decorative wallpaper is in the background. Written on the negative is "50-652."

Unidentified man speaking at podium

Unidentified man speaking at podium

Photograph showing a man in a suit standing behind a wooden podium while pointing at a poster. On the poster is written "Stanford University" and is accompanied by schematic drawings. The man is turned towards the front and appears to be speaking to a group of people. On the podium is written "I.E.S. Oregon Section" (Illuminating Engineering Society). Written on the negative is "49-222."