by Olivia | Jul 27, 2026 | Oral History, Oral History Project
Photographer. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT About Cooper Ron Cooper was born in Ontario, Oregon. He grew up in La Grande and later graduated from Eastern Oregon College. In 1963 Cooper married Penny Westfall and the couple moved to Portland. While his wife was in college, Cooper...
by Olivia | Jul 27, 2026 | Oral History, Oral History Project
Oregon State Representative, 1985-1999. Oregon State Senator, 2001-2009. Oregon Senate President Pro Tempore, 2005-2009. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT About Sen. Carter Margaret Carter was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was active in church, where she showcased her talent for...
by Olivia | Sep 19, 2025 | Oral History, Oral History Project
Oregon State Senator, 1973-1991. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT About Sen. Thorne Michael G. Thorne is a wheat farmer and owner and manager of the Thorne family farm in Pendleton, Oregon. From 1973 to 1991, he served in the Oregon State Senate, where he chaired the Ways and Means...
by Olivia | Apr 30, 2025 | Oral History, Oral History Project
Oregon State Senator, 1999-2011. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT About Sen. Metsger Richard “Rick” Metsger was born in Portland, Oregon. He grew up in Sandy and Gresham. He graduated from Lewis & Clark College in 1972, with a degree in communication. Metsger then taught at Sam...
by Olivia | Jan 29, 2025 | Oral History, Oral History Project
Oregon Legislative Administration, Visitor Services, 1966-1998. Oregon State Capitol Foundation, Founding Member. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT About Bell Frances “Frankie” Bell, nee Mueller, was born in Portland, Oregon. Raised mainly in Eugene, she studied art at the University...
by Olivia | Jan 28, 2025 | Oral History, Oral History Project
Lobbyist, Nan Heim & Associates, 1982–2017. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT About Heim Nan Heim grew up in a politically active family in Washington, DC. After graduating from Northwestern University, she returned to the district and took a job on Capitol Hill. She worked for...
