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Oral history interview with Randall Dunn [Session 07]

Session 7. In the seventh and final interview session, conducted on February 8, 2019, Dunn continues discussing his service on the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel beginning in 2006, including some of the cases he heard. He also talks about his involvement with the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges and awards he received. He discusses the importance of bankruptcy laws, reflects on his accomplishments, and talks about his retirement activities. He closes the interview by discussing the science program for the Ninth Circuit Executive Committee.

Dunn, Randall L. (Randall Lawson), 1950-

The Eruption of Mt. St. Helens, no. 12

Raw news footage of the eruption of Mount St. Helens.

Description provided by broadcaster: “Long-shot of mountain erupting. Static.

More eruption. Aerials wide to close. Pictures of ash and surrounding area.

Close pictures of eruption.

House floating down Toutle River. Hits bridge, incredible footage.

Mt. St. Helens vs. Trojan nuclear plant. Aerials of Mt. St. Helens. Trojan in background.

Muddied water near Trojan.

River mud and debris. Spectators.

More muddy water. Spectators.

Log flow. Wide shot of mountain. Fred Jenkins gives report on eruption in studio with geologist.

Bridges, N. Toutle flooding. No logs.

Logs flowing with river.

News conference with volcanologist/geologist. Crowd shot...wide.”

KATU (Television station : Portland, Or.)

The Eruption of Mt. St. Helens, no. 13

Raw news footage of the eruption of Mount St. Helens.

Description provided by broadcaster: “Wide shot of mountain erupting. Spectators, close shot of eruption.
David Jackson live remote. Close eruption. Lightning, still of same. More mountain eruption. Another lightning freeze frame. More lightning.

FROM KOMO IN SEATTLE, DAVID CROCKETT FILM. Mountain erupts, pictures of valley, erupting mountain. Mud river. Shaking trees, pictures of his news car. Ash coming in, mud near car. Wind and mountain erupting in background.

Road washed out, hot mud and water.

David Crockett speaks. Aerials of his car. His rescue? River of mud.

Life Flyte Helicopter. Volcano Victims. (Not Crockett). Emmanuel Hospital, burn victims.”

KATU (Television station : Portland, Or.)

The Eruption of Mt. St. Helens, no. 15

Description provided by broadcaster: “Open: Special report. Essex Porter reports. Interview with Bob Christenson, USGS (U.S. Geological Survey). Jim Unterwagner, U.S. Forests Service, talks of blow-down area. Wide shot - aerials of mountain. Toutle River, wall of water, homes destroyed. People on foot. River high. Helicopters, train.

Bill Van Amburg reports on air rescue efforts. People with dog had been on Green River. Third wall of water, moving down trees, scene of home down-river.

Camp Baker. Tim Storrs, first flash flood, wall of logs. Railroad bridge out. Flowing logs.

Yakima - Cascade Middle School as emergency center and Red Cross. Judy Varner - left her husband.

Yakima ash, dark streets, airport. Bud Graves, National Weather Service. Describes weather problems.

More pictures of mountain.

Paul Hanson on flash flood warnings. Pictures of river and spectators. Ed Sonters family, eyewitness David Klein. Muddied area. Interview with man from Cmp Baker. Truck covered with ash.

Men burned, taken to Emmanuel Hospital to burn center.

Weather and Mt. St. Helens. Missing geologists.

Harry Truman, Mt. St. Helens.”

KATU (Television station : Portland, Or.)

The Eruption of Mt. St. Helens, no. 19

The Eruption of Mt. St. Helens program.

Scene description provided by broadcaster: “Wide of Spirit Lake, summer and winter. Skiers, winter activity on Mt. St. Helens. Wide shot of summit.
Eruption in action. "Mt. St. Helens blew its top." Pictures of denuded surface.
Muddy river, damaged homes near river. Logs in river.
Landscape with perfect snow-covered mountain in background.
Geologist gives history of mountain. “A spasm of destruction." Mt. St. Helens subject of Indian legend. Wide shot of Spirit Lake before eruption.
Harry Truman interviewed by Robin Anderson.
More history: last eruption in 1857.
Earthquakes on mountain for one week in March. Pictures of police warning residents to leave. "Swarms of earth-quakes”, between March 20 and March 27. Explosions follow. Crater enlarged. Second crater appears.
Pictures of cracks in surface. View into crater. Ash and steam billowing.
Eruption. Ash and cloud build-up.
Harmonic tremor, molten rock.
Pictures of spectators, cars on roadside.
Harry Truman's reaction: He's going to stay.
Beautiful shot of mountain in sun. View into crater-good shot. Mountain is peaceful.
Sheriff allows residents to go to their property. Interviews with people preparing to leave area. Pictures of car caravans.
Harry Truman remains at Spirit Lake. Good close-up of Harry, also shots of Spirit Lake with lodge and trees covered with snow. Harry states that he is going along with mountain.
Explosion rips north face of mountain. Mountain top disintegrates...1200 feet blown off top.
Full shot of huge cloud of ash. Volcano at distance, full force, awesome. Ash building into sky. Close-in shot of newly created top, pan of mountain in distance.
Shock wave, hurricane winds. Lightning, gas, ash smothering surroundings -Harry Truman, Spirit Lake, forest.
Ash billowing 9-10 miles into sky.
Clear, blue sky.
Central and eastern Washington in darkness. Ash blanket, like snow. Car in ash. Cars moving with lights on. Eerie scene. Crops covered with ash. Ashfall is crippling.
Voice of Dave Crockett trapped in destruction. Picture of helicopter which rescued him.
Mammoth mud flow, logs in river, destruction along river, trees felled.
River a torrent. Bridge out, boiling, muddy water.
Aerials of Toutle River. Building is carried downriver.
Debris moving rapidly downriver.
Remains of houses imbedded in mud. Silt in Columbia River.
Mt. St. Helens: face ugly and blackened. Aerials of forest destroyed. Logs as far as one can see. New barren landscape. Aerials of infinite destruction. Spirit Lake, mud and logs.
People in a town cleaning up ash with hoses.
President Carter in helicopter surveys destruction. He speaks -like a moonscape, etc.
Mrs. Gerry Whiting, Harry Truman's sister, throws wreath from helicopter on to mountain.
Wide shot of mountain before eruption.
Shot of mountain after eruption on clear, calm day. Animals, seedlings, mountain rebuilding.”

KATU (Television station : Portland, Or.)

Tsuboi Family Home Movie - "Portland Winter Scenes"

Tsuboi family home movie featuring footage of the Tsuboi family and the Portland area in the 1930s. Footage is in black-and-white.
00:00 - Trip to the River. Scenes of family fishing, cooking, and playing on the bank of a river. Also scenes of family in a rowboat.
03:01 - Scenes from a car race and air show. Cars race on a dirt track. Air show in which a person hangs beneath a flying plane and later stands on the wings. Airplane crashes into a wood building.
04:50 - Driving around Portland. Taken from the front seat of moving car.
05:16 - Parade with children in traditional clothing
05:26 - Snow Scenes. Geese, swans, and dog in snow. Driving through Downtown Portland in the snow. Broadway Bridge is lowered. Great Light Way is visible. Snow in the countryside.
08:32 - Blurry footage taken from the back of a moving train as the train travels through a snowy mountain pass.
10:32 - Scenes from a big parade in Portland. The parade has floats celebrating countries from around the world and one for Felix the Cat.

Tsuboi family

Tsuboi Family Home Movie - "Color Parade"

Tsuboi family home movie, featuring footage of the Columbia River Gorge, a big parade in Downtown Portland, and Mount Hood. Footage is in color.
00:00 - Colorful azalea bushes in front of home. Two small children walk in front of home.
00:16 - Scenes of the Columbia River Gorge, taken from the Oregon side of the gorge.
01:24 - Scenes from the Rose Festival parade in Downtown Portland, Oregon.
07:07 - Mount Hood, filmed from Hwy. 26 and Timberline Lodge.

Tsuboi family

Tsuboi Family Home Movie - "Oriental Scenes Manchuria - A Matsushima Original"

Tsuboi family home movie, featuring footage taken in Manchuria, today a region of Notheast China. Footage is first in color, then in black-and-white.
00:00 - Color footage of locations in Manchuria
01:48 - Black-and-white footage of locations in Manchuria
07:16 - Remnants of war. Scenes of battlefields, a cannon, rubble, and buildings that have been destroyed in an urban area.

Tsuboi family

Tsuboi Family Home Movie - "Japanese Scenes - Africa Maru (ship) - Shots of Portland & Steele Bridge - 1928 Logging Camp"

Tsuboi family home movie, featuring footage of a trip to Japan, the Africa Maru cargo ship, Portland, Oregon, and the Columbia River Gorge. Footage is in black-and-white.
00:00 - Scenes from a trip to Japan, including temples, buildings, streets, and the Kanaya Hotel.
03:27 - Scenes of the cargo ship Africa Maru, which transported many Japanese immigrants to the Pacific Northwest. Japanese civilians bid farewell to the ship. Footage of the ocean voyage, possibly from Japan to Seattle.
06:24 - Scenes of Mount Hood and driving through the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon
07:22 - Scenes of Downtown Portland. Shots of the Tsuboi family.
08:00 - Scenes of the Columbia River Gorge.
08:38 - Iceskating on a frozen lake. Sign reads: Kahlotus.
09:11 - Steel Bridge in Portland, Oregon
09:20 - Scenes of the Columbia River Gorge. Various waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls

Tsuboi family

Tsuboi Family Home Movie - "Mt. Hood Loop Rd 1925 - Scenes aboard Japanese battleship"

Tsuboi family home movie, featuring a silent film about Mount Hood Loop Road and home movie footage of a Japanese battleship, the logging industry, and the Columbia River Gorge. Footage is in black-and-white.
00:00 - Silent film, "The Mount Hood Loop Road," produced by W.A. Van Scoy. Scenes of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, taken from the Mount Hood Loop Road. This film was not made by the Tsuboi family.
05:01 - Scenes of a Japanese battleship. Scenes of a city, possibly Seattle.
06:48 - Scenes of a rural area, taken from a moving train. Scenes of the logging industry.
08:05 - Scenes of Mt. Hood, taken from Portland. Unidentified bridge in the foreground.
08:29 - Scenes of the Columbia River Gorge, some taken from a moving train. Trains in a rural area. Scenes of Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge.

Tsuboi family

Tsuboi Family Home Movie - "Sea Scenes aboard freighter - Japanese scenery"

Tsuboi family home movie, featuring a trip across the Pacific Ocean on a ship, and scenes of Japan. Footage is in black-and-white.
00:00 - Scenes from aboard the Japanese transport ship Arabia Maru as it crosses the Pacific Ocean. Shots of the ocean, crew, and passengers. This ship carried many immigrants to the Pacific Northwest.
07:07 - Scenes from Japan, including a snowy village, a garden, Mount Fuji, and temples. Some footage taken from aboard a moving train.

Tsuboi family

Oral history interview with James A. Redden [Video 01]

Video 1. This oral history interview with James A. Redden was conducted by Michael O'Rourke in Redden's chambers at the U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon, on January 27, 2006. In this interview, Redden discusses cases during his time as Oregon attorney general and as a U.S. District Court judge, including some involving treaties with Native Americans and fishing rights on the Columbia River, as well as the effects of the dams on salmon runs and other fisheries. He also discusses the history and impact of the U.S. District Court Historical Society; the war on terror, particularly the Patriot Act; and drug-related cases.

Redden, James A.

Oral history interview with James A. Redden [Video 02]

Video 2. This oral history interview with James A. Redden was conducted by Michael O'Rourke in Redden's chambers at the U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon, on January 27, 2006. In this interview, Redden discusses cases during his time as Oregon attorney general and as a U.S. District Court judge, including some involving treaties with Native Americans and fishing rights on the Columbia River, as well as the effects of the dams on salmon runs and other fisheries. He also discusses the history and impact of the U.S. District Court Historical Society; the war on terror, particularly the Patriot Act; and drug-related cases.

Redden, James A.

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.

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 Timothy J. Gauthier [Video 01]

Video 1. This oral history interview with Timothy J. Gauthier was conducted by Jim Strassmaier and recorded on video by Michael O'Rourke in the offices of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) in Portland, Oregon, on September 24, 2008. The interview was conducted as part of the Oregon Labor Oral History Program, which collects oral histories of individuals who have advocated for working people of Oregon.

In this interview, Gauthier discusses his family background and early life in Santa Barbara, California, including his memories of the anti-war protests during the 1960s, surfing, and his family's political and religious beliefs. He talks about his experience at Santa Barbara City College and at Southern Utah State College (now Southern Utah University). He discusses working for the NECA, including his job duties of working with local union chapters and conducting labor negotiations. He also talks about working with the IBEW. He describes the benefits the NECA provides to its members. He speaks about coming to Portland, Oregon, in the early 1980s and working alongside Ed Barnes of IBEW Local 48. He talks about how the recession of the early 1980s affected union members and labor negotiations, and describes NECA's and IBEW's response. He speaks at length about the establishment and success of the Market Recovery Program, which uses union dues to supplement union wages. He also talks about opposition and legal challenges to the program.

Gauthier discusses working with labor attorneys during labor negotiations. He talks about creating a drug testing program and explains the reasons why he felt drug testing was important for union members. He then describes the process of winning job contracts, including how the Market Recovery Program helps. He speaks about the mission and objectives of NECA; describes several of NECA's programs and organizational partnerships; and talks about national recognition for the Oregon-Columbia NECA chapter. He talks about the future of NECA, as well as NECA's charitable work. He closes the interview by discussing his family life.

Gauthier, Timothy J. (Timothy John), 1958-

Oral history interview with Bill Schonely [Video 02]

Session 1, Part 2. This oral history interview with Bill Schonely was conducted by Jack McArthur and Ian Strauss at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on July 24, 2019. Franklin High School history teacher Gregory J.K. García was also present. The interview was conducted as part of the Franklin Historical Society Oral History Program, which aims to preserve the oral history projects of Advanced Placement (AP) History students at Franklin High School in Portland. The interview was conducted in one session. In this interview, Schonely discusses his early interest in radio broadcasting, particularly his experience with Armed Forces Radio while he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He then briefly talks about his broadcasting career after his discharge, before speaking at length about his three decades as a sports announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers. He describes receiving the job offer from Trail Blazers owner Harry Glickman, putting together a radio station to broadcast games, and the naming of the team. He shares his memories of the Portland Trail Blazers; talks about changes in management, coaching, and the players of the team; and describes the Trail Blazers' 1976 NBA championship win. He also talks about some of the difficulties the team had, including player injuries, play-off losses, and earning the moniker "Jail Blazers" in the early 2000s. He discusses being laid off in 1998 and his return to the Trail Blazers as Ambassador in 2003. He closes the interview by sharing his hopes for the team's 50th season and advice for aspiring broadcasters, and he reflects upon the highlights of his career.

Schonely, Bill (William W.), 1929-

Oral history interview with Bill Schonely [Video 03]

Session 1, Part 3. This oral history interview with Bill Schonely was conducted by Jack McArthur and Ian Strauss at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on July 24, 2019. Franklin High School history teacher Gregory J.K. García was also present. The interview was conducted as part of the Franklin Historical Society Oral History Program, which aims to preserve the oral history projects of Advanced Placement (AP) History students at Franklin High School in Portland. The interview was conducted in one session. In this interview, Schonely discusses his early interest in radio broadcasting, particularly his experience with Armed Forces Radio while he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He then briefly talks about his broadcasting career after his discharge, before speaking at length about his three decades as a sports announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers. He describes receiving the job offer from Trail Blazers owner Harry Glickman, putting together a radio station to broadcast games, and the naming of the team. He shares his memories of the Portland Trail Blazers; talks about changes in management, coaching, and the players of the team; and describes the Trail Blazers' 1976 NBA championship win. He also talks about some of the difficulties the team had, including player injuries, play-off losses, and earning the moniker "Jail Blazers" in the early 2000s. He discusses being laid off in 1998 and his return to the Trail Blazers as Ambassador in 2003. He closes the interview by sharing his hopes for the team's 50th season and advice for aspiring broadcasters, and he reflects upon the highlights of his career.

Schonely, Bill (William W.), 1929-

DADA (acapella / singing group); Clara Fraser vs. Seattle City Light: The political and sex discrimination case is discussed.

Segment 1: The acappella group DADA performs. Singers include Theresa Koon, Celia Twomey, and Sandy Young. Segment 2: (0:28:00) Free Speech in the Workplace: Clara Fraser vs Seattle City Light, Merle Woo vs University of California at Berkeley. Marguerite Elia, a member of the Merle Woo Defense Committee the Clara Fraser Defense Committee, along with Kathy Frederick from Portland chapter of National Organization for Women (NOW), and radio newscaster Carolyn Meyers discuss Clara Fraser's sex and political ideology suite against Seattle City Light and Merle Woo's race and sex discrimination charges against the University of California, Berkeley.

DADA credits: Technical Director and Floor Director, Bill Hartman; Audio, Vic Hortaleza; Video, Bob Flug; Cameras, Dan Halverson and Pat Rosenkrantz; Lighting, Dave Ortiz; Electronic graphics. Michael Gust.

The Video Access Project (Public Access Television Program)

Boom Boom Room Part 2

Tape 2: Part two of "The Boom Boom Room." Continuation of meeting, with Steve Kerman speaking. This portion brings attention to the potential rate increase of the proposed B-cable system, and possible regulation of rates. Provides some details of how the new system will be implemented.

The Video Access Project (Public Access Television Program)

The M.J. Anderson Museum of Relicks

"The M.J. Anderson Museum of Relicks [sic]: A Curator's Evaluation of an Interesting Collection" (title drawn from segment title card). Begins with still images of museum, nature, with music overlay. Cuts to discussion between Anderson (credited as Principal) and archaeologist, Brian Gannon, with cuts to still shots of Anderson with Dale Archibald (Curator). Anderson talks about his life and living in the area, his relic museum, and shows Gannon books, artifacts, and naturally-formed rocks, and describes origin of artifacts in the collection. Ends with Anderson and Gannon digging in old stream channel, and uncovering objects similar to those found at the museum. Image of the Oregon Historical Society seal overlaying video.

Credits: Produced by, The Oregon Historical Society; Directed by, Dale Archibald; Production Coordinator, Kristine Chatwood; Audio, Chase Bockman; Camera Operators, Gregory McMickis, Chris Valencia and Patricia Smith; Gaffer, Kristine Chatwood; Editing, Patricia Smith, Chris Valencia; Special Effects, Chris Valencia and Patricia Smith; Graphics, Patricia Smith.

The Video Access Project (Public Access Television Program)

Time is Now Wood Gathering

Segment 1: Voiceover narration of slideshow presentation about parks and the plan Northwest District Association's plan for community involvement in the planning of city parks to meet visitors' needs. Segment 2: (0:04:50) "Time is Now: A Film About a Wood Co-op" (title drawn from segment title card). Harry Dawson presents a short documentary film he made as a student at Portland State [University]. Subject of documentary is a wood co-op, and the individuals who gather wood for heating and cooking purposes. Segment 3: (0:17:24) Audio, but no video for first 20 seconds. Unidentified representative from the Northwest District Association (NWDA) discusses current issues and upcoming meetings; talks about planning committee meetings concerning park design and collaboration between the City of Portland and residents. Mentions the group RAIN (publication of Eco-Net) and their upcoming Schumacher presentation. Discusses recent increase in violence towards women and reports of rape in the Northwest neighborhood; discusses action plan and resources for women in the area. Mentions the Action Against Rape Program, and upcoming meeting organized by Mike Ryerson with the police bureau about rape prevention.

Segment 2 credits: "Time is Now" credits: Lark, Bill, Steve, Betsy, Mary, and Friends in the Patriot Party (no last names used).

The Video Access Project (Public Access Television Program)

NIT Interviews/1st Interviews

First interview with Sylvia Lane [?] and Wayne Cheever [?], Southeast Portland residents, who live on Ash street. Cheever discusses changes to the neighborhood they live in, and talks about improvements he would like to see in the neighborhood. (0:09:30) Second interview is with unnamed man outside grocery store, questions are about the neighborhood he lives in, and what he would like to see happen in the neighborhood. (0:12:27) Third interview is with elderly couple, last name Gross, outside same grocery store. They discuss people moving into the neighborhood and city services. (0:18:22) Cuts to interview crew figuring out microphone sensitivity. (0:19:30) Fourth interview starts, with audio but no video, followed by technical difficulties. (0:20:18) Audio and poor video quality for first ten seconds, followed by fifth interview with neighborhood resident who talks about the positives and negatives of living in the area. (0:24:40) Sixth interview is with two women who work in the neighborhood.(0:26:58) Seventh interview conducted in park built by Washington High School students, with elderly couple, who mention living at the Melcliff Apartments in the Buckman neighborhood. Viewing of video to be held at the Creative Outlet, located in Southeast Portland, during a block party taking place July 12th.

The Video Access Project (Public Access Television Program)

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