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Oral history interview with Diarmuid O'Scannlain, by Michael O'Rourke [Video Recording 04]

Session 8, Video 1. O'Scannlain discusses his family background and Irish heritage, his childhood in New York City, his education at St. John's Prep and Harvard, his involvement with the National Young Republicans and Trumpeters, his work as a lawyer in Portland, Oregon with the Dave Briggs firm (aka Stoel Rices) and Ragen, Roberts & O'Scannlain, his involvement in Republican politics and the Reagan administration, nuclear power, his appointment to the 9th Circuit Court, and some of the cases he oversaw while on that court.

O'Scannlain, Diarmuid F.

Oral history interview with Diarmuid O'Scannlain, by Michael O'Rourke [Video Recording 03]

Session 8, Video 1. O'Scannlain discusses his family background and Irish heritage, his childhood in New York City, his education at St. John's Prep and Harvard, his involvement with the National Young Republicans and Trumpeters, his work as a lawyer in Portland, Oregon with the Dave Briggs firm (aka Stoel Rices) and Ragen, Roberts & O'Scannlain, his involvement in Republican politics and the Reagan administration, nuclear power, his appointment to the 9th Circuit Court, and some of the cases he oversaw while on that court.

O'Scannlain, Diarmuid F.

Oral history interview with Diarmuid O'Scannlain, by Michael O'Rourke [Video Recording 02]

Session 7, Video 2. O'Scannlain discusses his family background and Irish heritage, his childhood in New York City, his education at St. John's Prep and Harvard, his involvement with the National Young Republicans and Trumpeters, his work as a lawyer in Portland, Oregon with the Dave Briggs firm (aka Stoel Rices) and Ragen, Roberts & O'Scannlain, his involvement in Republican politics and the Reagan administration, nuclear power, his appointment to the 9th Circuit Court, and some of the cases he oversaw while on that court.

O'Scannlain, Diarmuid F.

Oral history interview with Diarmuid O'Scannlain, by Michael O'Rourke [Video Recording 01]

Session 7, Video 1. O'Scannlain discusses his family background and Irish heritage, his childhood in New York City, his education at St. John's Prep and Harvard, his involvement with the National Young Republicans and Trumpeters, his work as a lawyer in Portland, Oregon with the Dave Briggs firm (aka Stoel Rices) and Ragen, Roberts & O'Scannlain, his involvement in Republican politics and the Reagan administration, nuclear power, his appointment to the 9th Circuit Court, and some of the cases he oversaw while on that court.

O'Scannlain, Diarmuid F.

The Orange; Fustration Irratation [sic]; Come and Get It

Three short, silent films by director Tim Smith. In "The Orange," an orange rolls through town, evading capture by a young boy who wants it for a snack. (0:04:05) Told in a series of vignettes, "Fustration Irratation"[sic] follows a young boy after receiving a "Dear John" letter, causing the onset of immense psychological stress. He and a friend experience frustration as they cannot complete mundane tasks throughout the day. (0:07:40) "Come and Get It," is a series of vignettes performed by young boys, imitating the eating habits of different people.

"The Orange" credits: Starring Terry Dunne and Jim Hutchison; Photography by Tim Smith.

"Fustration Irratation"[sic] credits: Photography by Tim Smith.

"Come and Get It," credits: Photography by Tim Smith; Starring Terry Dunne, Jim Cowger, Chad Thomas, and Duncan Smith.

Conservation and digital capture made possible by a grant from Al Larvick Conservation Fund, in partnership with Pro 8mm.

Smith, Tim (Timothy John), 1955-

The Salmon Street Saga

This short film by Tim Smith depicts a fictional greaser gang and their activities on southwest Salmon street. Appearing in the cast is Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons.

Credits: Directed by Tim Smith; Starring Dan Heims, Scott Snedecor, Tom Raimondi, Richard Gehr, Dan Polonoff, Matt Groening, Jeff Rankin, and Dunc Smith; Photography, Tim Smith.

Music credits: "The Scavenger" by Dick Dale and His Del-Tones, "Our Car Club" by The Beach Boys, "Black Denim Trousers" by The Cheers.

Conservation and digital capture made possible by a grant from Al Larvick Conservation Fund, in partnership with Pro 8mm.

Smith, Tim (Timothy John), 1955-

This is Portland

A musical score plays as a dancing couple, Don and Edwina, showcase several of Portland's landmarks and places of interest. Locations include the Vista Street Bridge, Jackson Tower, Washington Park, the Rose Garden (The International Rose Test Garden), the Oregon zoo train, The facades of the Orpheum and Paramount theaters are visible in the footage.

Credits: Directed by Tim Smith; Starring Elinor Markgaf and Duncan Smith. Special thanks to Dick Althoff and Dave Judd.

Conservation and digital capture made possible by a grant from Al Larvick Conservation Fund, in partnership with Pro 8mm.

Smith, Tim (Timothy John), 1955-

Drugs: Killers or Dillers?

This short film by Tim Smith and Matt Groening parodies anti-drug films (also known as "scare films") from the 1950s and 1960s. Voice-over narration describes the ill effects drugs have on individuals, and society. Cast includes Matt Groening (in ferns).

Credits: A film by Tim Smith and Matt Groening; Written by Matt Groening and Jim Angell; Photography by Tim Smith; Narrated by James K. Angell III; Directed and Edited by Tim Smith and Matt Groening; Starring Duncan Smith, Jeff Rankin, James K. Angell III, Ron Schwabe, Larry Shlim; Matt Groening, Scott Snedecor, Becky Fields, Jack Alhadeff, Tom Raimondi, Martha Butterfield, Olga Ridgeway, Molly Bunting, Tracy Smith, Julia Jacky, Julie New, and Chester the rat. Special thanks to David Englehart, Jeff Rankin, Sally Snedecor, and the King Film Lab. A Teens for Decency Presentation.

Smith, Tim (Timothy John), 1955-

Hyperactivity: The Facts

In this short film by Tim Smith, we follow Norman on his way to a doctor appointment, where he is diagnosed with hyperactivity disorder. This film examines how diet and exercise can impact the behavior and physiology of an individual, and describes how blood sugar fluctuations can lead to agitation, moodiness and attention deficiencies. Video concludes at (0:13:40), followed by extraneous footage. Cast includes Smith's father, Dr. Lendon H. Smith.

Credits: Directed by Tim Smith; Executive Producer, Dr. Lendon H. Smith; Director of Photography, Timothy M. Mcgilvrey; Editors, George Hood and Tim Smith; Supervising Editor, George Hood; Created and Written by Tim Smith and John Morrison; Additional Music provided by Ron Walker and Sound-O-Vision; Sounds, George Hood and Tim Smith; Grips, Kevin E.S. Fritz and Mark Whitney; Animation SmithFilmWorks; Negative Cutter, Connie Coleman; Cameras by Arriflex; Prints by Teknifilm. Special acknowledgement to: H and P's Double Treat - Cathy and Elda, Barbur Rentals - Dick Edwards, Portland General Electric, Metropolitan Community School Program, Grand Central Bowl - Ed Schneider, Mary Ann Hannibal, Western States Chiropractic College.

Cast: Dr. Lendon H. Smith as Dr. Diggs; John Morrison as Norman; Tim McGarry as Norman as child; Gaynor Sterchi as Teacher; Seth Williams, Shauna Hannibal and Anna Hannibal as School children; Warren Harshbarger as Man with Pizza; George Hood as Street Hustler; Rosalie A. Peek as Waitress; Lee Brumfield as 1st Nurse; Kathy J.S. Fritz as 2nd Nurse; and Tabby the cat.

Produced through the facilities of The Film Loft, Inc., Portland, Oregon. A Smith FilmWorks Production. Copyright 1982. Conservation and digital capture made possible by a grant from Al Larvick Conservation Fund, in partnership with Pro 8mm.

Smith, Tim (Timothy John), 1955-

The Case of the Kitchen Killer

Tim Smith examines themes of psychoses and crime in this short comedic film about the fictionalized character, Duane Dwight, "The Kitchen Killer." Abused as a child, Duane leads a life of crime as a murderer in Rosetown, selecting victims at random and murdering them utilizing various kitchen tools.

Credits: Directed by Tim Smith; Starring Jim Angel as Duane Dwight, Carl Lucky as Squirmy Morelli, Valery Hoffman as the Mother, Lendon Smith as the Father, William Clark as the Detective; Narrated by Ben Padrow; Voices, Elinor Markgraf, Lendon Smith, Eric Smith, Duncan Smith, Mark Malicoat; Also Starring, Jeff Rankin, Danny Elfring, Shelley Widmer, Tracy Smith, Wendal Wurzweiler. Special thanks to Rocky Butte Jail, Portland Water Bureau, Buck Ambulance, and Leroy Smith.

Conservation and digital capture made possible by a grant from Al Larvick Conservation Fund, in partnership with Pro 8mm.

Smith, Tim (Timothy John), 1955-

Neighborhood in Transition Portland - Interviews

Begins with footage of residential neighborhood recorded from inside moving vehicle, before ending abruptly. (0:08:58) Mary Scott introduces next segment, where she talks about the formation of a Neighborhood Tenant's Union and her involvement with the organization. She then introduces two stories involving tenant groups; the Sherman Court Apartments tenants union, located at Southeast 20th and Division, and the tenant's union at 2304 Southeast Taylor.
Video includes many outtakes by Scott and crew.

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Mrs. Maltby

Interview with Mrs. Maltby, who describes growing up in Portland and answers questions about the Buckman neighborhood. Maltby lived in the Buckman neighborhood during The Great Depression; she talks about renting homes during that time, and the hardships many families experienced. During WWII, Maltby describes people moving to Portland to work in the shipyards. Maltby describes a Chinese cemetery at Southeast 20th and Morrison, and that bodies were disinterred and sent to China for reburial (this portion of the cemetery is located at the the Southwest end of Lone Fir Cemetery.) Maltby goes on to describe the changing demographics of the Buckman neighborhood, and the transition from more families and homeowners in the neighborhood, to more renters. Talks about a trolley that crossed the Burnside Bridge and travelled on Southeast Pine street, and mentions how there had been plans for a depot connecting passengers from Portland to Mt. Hood (this refers to plans for the Mt. Hood Freeway, which was cancelled in favor for light-rail system in Portland).

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Guerilla Water Works - Wayne Waits

Segment 1: "Guerilla Water Works," unidentified man demonstrates how to manually reposition a water meter valve to turn water back on once it has been shut off (due to non payment). If the meter has been reclaimed, he then instructs how to bypass the water meter by utilizing piping pieces to reconfigure the apparatus. Segment 2: (0:18:47) Interview with unidentified pirate radio group talking about their station in the Sunnyside neighborhood, explaining their activities at the station and how pirate radio transmission works.

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Changing Men

"Changing Men," (title drawn from segment title card). Segment 1: Host Bruce Mason, child care worker, introduces his Consciousness Raising (CR) group; Dennis Schilling, Mental Health Therapist; Leslie Wheeler, Kidney Dialysis Tech; Kenneth Luba, Film Maker and House Husband; Fred White, Teacher, Oregon Correctional Inst. The purpose of this program is to invite viewers to challenge their preconceptions and expectations of masculinity and male roles. Mason describes the Men's Resource Center, and the organization's goals of creating unity and eliminating sexism. The group discusses how sexism towards men can be damaging: describing how sexist ideologies inhibit men from building relationships and emotionally connecting with others, that childhood conditioning teaches male children to achieve expected male roles, and how rigid of gender stereotypes can be problematic. The CR group sees itself as pro-feminist, and supports the women's liberation movement. Segment 2: (0:05:40) Performance by United Fruit Company about gender roles. Segment 3: (0:12:50) CR group discusses men's emotional connections and support. Segment 4: (0:24:30) Musical performance by Jay Tanner and Kristen Aspen.

Special thanks to Elaine Velazquez and Creative Outlet; Musical performance by Jay Tanner and Kristan Aspen; Performance by the United Fruit Company; Men's Resource Center.

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Laura Gardiner and Margaret Heyde Circt Part 2

Tape 2: Part two of "Laura Gardiner and Margaret Heyde Circt." Hosted by Elaine Velazquez, this interview is with Marjorie Heyde, a long-term resident of Northwest Portland. Heyde opposes commercial redevelopment in the neighborhood, and has concerns of being forced out of her home if development continues. Interview cuts, new segment begins at (0:19:34), with outdoor footage of the neighborhood.

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Laura Gardiner and Margaret Heyde Circt Part 1

Tape 1: Part one of "Laura Gardiner and Margaret Heyde Circt." Interview with Laura Gardiner, a representative of NWDA (Northwest District Association). Gardiner discusses the redevelopment of a residential neighborhood in Northwest Portland for commercial use. Gardiner describes how residents in the area are against the redevelopment, and NWDA is working to prevent further commercial development and the demolition of residential areas. Gardiner mentions an upcoming street rally intended to raise support for a petition that will give residents more decision-making power in the development for the area. NWDA is also attempting to change zoning laws, and work with the City Planning Commission to require a public hearing before commercial development can occur in residential areas. Poor video quality throughout.

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Ed Quigley

"Ed Quigley - Western Artist," (title drawn from segment title card). Interview with with artist, Ed Quigley, a painter and sculptor, whose works include designs of the Pendleton Round-Up awards. Quigley describes being a former Ranchero rider in Santa Barbara, shows off his western-themed compositions, and describes the process of casting sculptures from clay models. Video ends at (0:32:04).

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Artwork Funded by CETA

Title card information: "February, 1975 - San Francisco; 121 artists are hired by the city using federal manpower funds through CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act); Nearly 3,000 people apply; The project is initiated by the Neighborhood Arts Program of the San Francisco Art Commission with the... Alvarado School Art Workshop, De Young Museum Art School, and the Mayor's Manpower Office."

Title Card: "Art Works." Jim Nybakken, representative of the Mayor's Manpower Office; Elsa Camerson, De Young Museum Art School; John Kreidler, author of the CETA Arts proposal; and Felix Contreras, Federal Manpower Representative, Discuss the CETA program for employing artists. Visual and performance artists employed through the CETA program describe their involvement in CETA, and their methods of implementing artistic endeavors in communities. Video ends at (0:30:32), with blank screen.

Credits: Produced by, Optic Nerve, with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts; Optic Nerve, Lynn Adler, Jules Bachus, Jim Mayer, Michael Nolan, Sherrie Rabinowitz, John Rogers, Mya Shone; Mini-Park, Patricia Rodriguez [?], Graciela Carillo; Art School, Michael Cookingham; Dance Rehearsal, Leni Sloan; Elementary School, Betty Wong and the Dragon Theater; Hospital, Swingmasters and Pickle Family Circus; Child Care Center, Larry Pisoni and Bill Irwin; Senior Housing, Talespinners, Sandy Archer, Joe Bellan, Mrs. Grace Berry; Public Housing, Make a Circus, Peter Frankham; Tenants Association, Joe Tapacio, Joyce E [?]; Garden, Ann Kyle and Neighborhood Youth Corps; Hotel, Al Robles and Geraldine Kutaka; Music by, Flowering Stream Ensemble; Mural by, Jim Dong and the Kearny Street Workshop; Main title by Arlene Goldbrand. Thanks to the San Francisco Art Commission, Neighborhood Arts Program, Mayor's Manpower Office, Housing Authority, Recreational Park Dept., Fine Arts Museums, Unified School District, and thanks to all the CETA artists.

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Age is a State of Mind

"Age is a State of Mind." Technical difficulties at beginning of video, lasting for 2 minutes. Unidentified speaker is a 1926 graduate of the College for Women, of Case Western Reserve University. Speaker gives presentation about the negative impact of age segregation, myths about aging, and ageism. Mentions the "Gray Panther" movement, advocacy for older adults, healthcare, nutrition, and housing. Asserts that unifying generations of people will lead to a stronger and healthier society.

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Death of a Sideshow Part 2

Tape 2: Part two of "Death of a Sideshow." Interviews with shelter and low-income housing residents, business owners, and police officers. Continued discussion of the US Bank Plaza development. Ends with footage of funeral procession and burial with musical overlay. Segment ends at (0:16:44). Segment 2: (0:17:56) Behind-the-scenes footage of television program recording. Locations captured during filming: Sam's Grocery, Shoreline Hotel, Jazz Day Opus (formerly New Slavic Tavern), Old Town Plaza, Sinclair's Fine Arts, The Cuckoo's Nest, US Bank Plaza, Everett Street Drop-In Center, The Portland Rescue Mission. Credits: Filmed and edited by Michael McLeod; Sound by Peter Maroney; Produced by Peter Maroney and Michael McLeod; Executive Producer Ed Godfrey. A KGW Television News Presentation.

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Death of a Sideshow Part 1

Tape 1: Part 1 of "Death of a Sideshow," (title drawn from segment title card). Begins with various footage of police responses to drunkeness, public intoxication and disturbances, intercut with footage of individuals socializing inside a bar. Host introduces the video, describing the journalistic approach utilized for capturing different perspectives of life on "skid row." Various footage and interviews with business owners, individuals on the street, farmers/landowners, unskilled laborers, and labor agency employees. Voice-over narration explains how new businesses and urban renewal of the downtown area displaces low-income residents. Footage of the planning, development and construction of the US Bank Plaza, including interviews with those organizing the project. Describes theft of pension checks, referred to as "Jackrolling," and life inside various shelters, resource centers, and detox centers.

Locations captured during filming: Sam's Grocery, Shoreline Hotel, Jazz Day Opus (formerly New Slavic Tavern), Old Town Plaza, Sinclair's Fine Arts, The Cuckoo's Nest, US Bank Plaza, Everett Street Drop-In Center, The Portland Rescue Mission.

Credits: Filmed and edited by Michael McLeod; Sound by Peter Maroney; Produced by Peter Maroney and Michael McLeod; Executive Producer Ed Godfrey. A KGW Television News Presentation.

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Burnside Interviews

Segment 1: Technical difficulties at beginning of video, mostly resolved by (0:01:38). Blues performance by man introduced as "John," with segment ending abruptly. Segment 2: More technical difficulties, with interview starting at (0:09:17). Interview with Mike, an Antioch priest who works with the group, IWW (Industrial Workers of the World, commonly referred to as "Wobblies"), who provide job and labor opportunities and enforce welfare and workers rights. Mike discusses the idea of "Unionism," and describes the term "Jackrollers." Later Mike talks about fasting in protest of county budget cuts and raising awareness about wealth disparities, and how county cutbacks are negatively impacting various social service resources. Segment ends abruptly. Segment 3: (0:24:17) Elaine Velazquez interviews man, a former Union Pacific worker and logger, who now receives a pension and lives at the Magnolia Apartments. Interview ends abruptly. Segment 4: (0:28:10) Elaine Velazquez interviews Robert Trout, who lives at the York Hotel at 5th and Burnside street in Portland. Trout talks about the new "drunk law;" an alternative to arresting individuals for intoxication, who are instead taken to detox centers with lessened jail time.

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Ken Leback Attempts to Eat Guinness Book of World Records

Audio starts at (0:00:25) over television static, with video starting at (0:01:05). Ken Leback introduces his challenge to eat every page from a Guinness Book of World Records within a 30-minute time period. During the challenge, he reads record entries from the book, and drinks water and milk to prevent choking. He does not complete the challenge.

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