Janet McLennan

by Olivia | Jan 27, 2022 | Oral History, Oral History Project

Often working behind the scenes in Oregon politics, Janet McLennan made important contributions to the state’s natural preservation.

Elisabeth Walton Potter

by Olivia | Jul 9, 2021 | Oral History, Oral History Project

Potter helped place the Oregon State Capitol on the National Register in time for its centennial anniversary in 1988.

Richard Munn

by Olivia | Jun 25, 2021 | Oral History, Oral History Project

Richard Munn served as one of Oregon’s key economists and revenue experts from the 1970s through the mid-1990s.

Mary Beth Herkert

by Olivia | Apr 30, 2021 | Oral History, Oral History Project

Mary Beth Herkert worked in the Oregon State Archives from 1985-2019, helping bring the archives online and become more publicly accessible.

Pat McCormick

by Olivia | Mar 19, 2021 | Oral History, Oral History Project

Pat McCormick served as Chief of Staff for both House Majority Leader Les AuCoin (1973-1974), and House Speaker Hardy Myers (1979-1983).

Sen. Stephen Kafoury

by Olivia | Oct 30, 2020 | Oral History, Oral History Project

Stephen Kafoury served as an Oregon State Representative from 1973-1976, and an Oregon State Senator from 1977-1980.