Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 4, Side 1. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 4, Side 2. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 5, Side 1. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 5, Side 2. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 6, Side 1. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 6, Side 2. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 7, Side 1. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 7, Side 2. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 8, Side 1. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 8, Side 2. This oral history interview with Walter H. Evans III, was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Washington, D.C., from June 6-9, 1988. The audio is incomplete; Tape 3 was discovered to be blank in 2020. That portion of the interview is reflected in an incomplete transcript.In this interview, Evans discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early political beliefs. He speaks briefly about attending the University of Oregon and the Willamette University College of Law, then talks about working as a law clerk for Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice William Perry, as well as his role in the creation of the Oregon Court of Appeals. He also talks about his friendship with Gerry Frank and becoming part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff. He describes his duties as a legislative aide, then a press aide, and as legal counsel to Hatfield. He talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff; Hatfield’s relationship with other senators; and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He discusses legislation that Hatfield worked on, Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign, and Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon Governor Tom McCall and U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He discusses appointments to federal offices in Oregon made during Hatfield’s tenure and communicating with the press. He also speaks more about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War. He also talks about Hatfield’s handling of the Watergate scandal. Evans closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s home and family life.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Gerry Frank was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at Frank’s office in Salem, Oregon, from May 25, 1988, to May 2, 1990. In this interview, Frank discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early education and the Meier & Frank department store, his family's business. He talks briefly about attending Stanford University, then discusses his Army service in Europe during World War II and his studies at Cambridge University in England. He talks about returning to Portland to work at Meier & Frank. Frank speaks at length about Mark Hatfield’s family background and early life. He talks about Hatfield’s early political career, spirituality, and marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. He talks about the 1965 sale of Meier & Frank, and his subsequent deeper involvement with Hatfield’s political career. He discusses economic planning work on the Governor’s Advisory Committee, working with Glenn Jackson, and the Republican Party in Oregon. He talks about Hatfield’s elections; Hatfield’s brush with the vice presidential nomination in 1968; and Hatfield’s working relationships with Oregon state legislators. He describes Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, as well of some of Hatfield’s other controversial positions. He then talks about going to Washington, D.C., his duties as a member of Hatfield’s staff, and other members of Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about the conflict between Hatfield’s liberal views and the increasing conservatism of the Republican Party. He speaks at length about managing Hatfield’s office, including managing correspondence and staff, and contracting with the Herman Miller company for furniture. He discusses the ways in which Hatfield remains connected to his constituency; the areas in which he disagrees with Hatfield; and how they handled a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses his personal activities, including writing an Oregon guidebook and his involvement with various organizations. He closes the interview by talking about how he first became acquainted with Mark Hatfield; Hatfield’s political agenda; and issues contemporary to the interview session in 1990, including environmental concerns about logging and the proposed division of the Ninth Circuit Court.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Gerry Frank was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at Frank’s office in Salem, Oregon, from May 25, 1988, to May 2, 1990. In this interview, Frank discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early education and the Meier & Frank department store, his family's business. He talks briefly about attending Stanford University, then discusses his Army service in Europe during World War II and his studies at Cambridge University in England. He talks about returning to Portland to work at Meier & Frank. Frank speaks at length about Mark Hatfield’s family background and early life. He talks about Hatfield’s early political career, spirituality, and marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. He talks about the 1965 sale of Meier & Frank, and his subsequent deeper involvement with Hatfield’s political career. He discusses economic planning work on the Governor’s Advisory Committee, working with Glenn Jackson, and the Republican Party in Oregon. He talks about Hatfield’s elections; Hatfield’s brush with the vice presidential nomination in 1968; and Hatfield’s working relationships with Oregon state legislators. He describes Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, as well of some of Hatfield’s other controversial positions. He then talks about going to Washington, D.C., his duties as a member of Hatfield’s staff, and other members of Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about the conflict between Hatfield’s liberal views and the increasing conservatism of the Republican Party. He speaks at length about managing Hatfield’s office, including managing correspondence and staff, and contracting with the Herman Miller company for furniture. He discusses the ways in which Hatfield remains connected to his constituency; the areas in which he disagrees with Hatfield; and how they handled a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses his personal activities, including writing an Oregon guidebook and his involvement with various organizations. He closes the interview by talking about how he first became acquainted with Mark Hatfield; Hatfield’s political agenda; and issues contemporary to the interview session in 1990, including environmental concerns about logging and the proposed division of the Ninth Circuit Court.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Gerry Frank was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at Frank’s office in Salem, Oregon, from May 25, 1988, to May 2, 1990. In this interview, Frank discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early education and the Meier & Frank department store, his family's business. He talks briefly about attending Stanford University, then discusses his Army service in Europe during World War II and his studies at Cambridge University in England. He talks about returning to Portland to work at Meier & Frank. Frank speaks at length about Mark Hatfield’s family background and early life. He talks about Hatfield’s early political career, spirituality, and marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. He talks about the 1965 sale of Meier & Frank, and his subsequent deeper involvement with Hatfield’s political career. He discusses economic planning work on the Governor’s Advisory Committee, working with Glenn Jackson, and the Republican Party in Oregon. He talks about Hatfield’s elections; Hatfield’s brush with the vice presidential nomination in 1968; and Hatfield’s working relationships with Oregon state legislators. He describes Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, as well of some of Hatfield’s other controversial positions. He then talks about going to Washington, D.C., his duties as a member of Hatfield’s staff, and other members of Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about the conflict between Hatfield’s liberal views and the increasing conservatism of the Republican Party. He speaks at length about managing Hatfield’s office, including managing correspondence and staff, and contracting with the Herman Miller company for furniture. He discusses the ways in which Hatfield remains connected to his constituency; the areas in which he disagrees with Hatfield; and how they handled a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses his personal activities, including writing an Oregon guidebook and his involvement with various organizations. He closes the interview by talking about how he first became acquainted with Mark Hatfield; Hatfield’s political agenda; and issues contemporary to the interview session in 1990, including environmental concerns about logging and the proposed division of the Ninth Circuit Court.