Transcript. This oral history interview with Gertrude Glutsch Jensen was conducted by Roberta Watts at Jensen’s home in Portland, Oregon, from December 7, 1977, to January 17, 1978, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program. The interview was conducted in two sessions.

In the first interview session, conducted on December 7, 1977, Jensen discusses her family background and early life in South Portland, her career as a freelance reporter for the Oregonian and Oregon Journal newspapers, and her career as a real estate agent. She then speaks at length about her involvement in the preservation of the Columbia River Gorge. She describes how she became interested in nature conservation; talks about her efforts to advocate for the Wyam people and to save Celilo Falls; and speaks about the restoration of the Vista House on Crown Point. She also talks about working with John Yeon on conservation of the Gorge. She closes the session by revisiting the topic of her family background and early life in South Portland.

In the second interview session, conducted on January 17, 1978, Jensen continues to speak at length about her family background and early life in South Portland. She talks about her participation in a protest march against the Vietnam War and closes the interview by revisiting the topic of her career as a freelance journalist.

Clipping from The Community Press published April 20, 1977, about the reopening of the Milwaukie Pastry Kitchen after the Hurtis Hadley and Dorothy Hadley purchased the business. A photograph at the top of the article features Hurtis and Dorothy standing behind a glass counter inside the bakery.

A cake decorated by Hurtis Hadley. The cake is decorated with white frosting. There is a red stage coach drawn in the center of the cake and red lettering that reads, "Happy Birthday Red / Red's Coach Inn." A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Hurtis decorated this cake for owner Red of Red Coach Inn restaurant."

A cake decorated by Hurtis Hadley. The cake is decorated with white frosting. There is a paddle boat drawn in the center of the cake and blue lettering which reads, "The Bank of Milwaukie." A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Bank of Milwaukie anniversary cake logo. Decorated by Hurtis, Milwaukie Pastry Kitchen."

Members of The Gangsters performing on an elevated stage at Milo McIver State Park during the Vortex I Music Festival. Band members pictured are Michael Cooper (baritone saxophone), Melvin Vann (tenor saxophone), Thara Memory (trumpet), Lester Cooke (tambourine), and Jimmy Sanders (organ). Additional band members also present but not pictured from this performance are Lester McFarland (guitar), Calvin Walker (drums), Michael Nowlen (drums), Ronnie Young (percussion). A crowd of people are dancing below the stage in the foreground.

An unidentified man wearing a large backpack at Milo McIver State Park during the Vortex I Music Festival.

Two unidentified people on a motorcycle at Milo McIver State Park during the Vortex I Music Festival. Another person stands beside the motorcycle.

Two unidentified attendees of the Vortex I Music Festival sit topless on the ground at Milo McIver State Park.

Two unidentified attendees of the Vortex I Music Festival at Milo McIver State Park. One of the people is carrying a young child in a backpack carrier.

Several people walk on foot down an unpaved road near Milo McIver State Park where the Vortex I Music Festival was held. A wooden sign in the foreground reads, “Milo McIver State Park Oregon State Highway Department.”

An unidentified man waves at the camera during the Vortex I Music Festival at Milo McIver State Park.

A crowd of people walking on an unpaved road near Milo McIver State Park where the Vortex I Music Festival was held. A field of parked cars and an American Flag on a pole are visible in the background.

Several people are loaded in the back of a truck while others walk on foot down an unpaved road near Milo McIver State Park where the Vortex I Music Festival was held. A wooden sign in the foreground reads, “Milo McIver State Park Oregon State Highway Department.”

Two unidentified attendees of the Vortex I Music Festival lay topless on a blanket on the ground at Milo McIver State Park.

An unidentified man wearing sunglasses and a collared shirt at Milo McIver State Park during the Vortex I Music Festival. There is a patch on his shoulder that reads “W58 2 IWC.”

Several people standing and sitting on the ground along a fence at Milo McIver State Park during the Vortex I Music Festival.

Several people standing and sitting on the ground at Milo McIver State Park during the Vortex I Music Festival. A Nude sunbather faces away from the camera in the foreground.

An unidentified man holds up a sign that reads, “Cold Beer,” at Milo McIver State Park during the Vortex I Music Festival.

Two unidentified attendees of the Vortex I Music Festival lay on the ground at Milo McIver State Park.

Governor Tom McCall delivering a speech to an audience at Fremont Junior High School (today Parkrose Middle School) in Portland, Oregon. In the background students hold up large letters and a sign that reads “Good grief Charlie Brown, the governor is coming!” The image was taken during the first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970.

Governor Tom McCall signing an unidentified student’s gas mask. Student newspaper reporter, Anne Kolibaba stands in the behind them. The image was taken during the first Earth Day celebration at Fremont Junior High School (today Parkrose Middle School) in Portland, Oregon on April 22, 1970.

Governor Tom McCall signing an unidentified student’s gas mask. Student newspaper reporter, Anne Kolibaba, stands in the behind them while a photographer kneels with a camera in the foreground. The image was taken during the first Earth Day celebration at Fremont Junior High School (today Parkrose Middle School) in Portland, Oregon on April 22, 1970.

Governor Tom McCall shaking hands with an unidentified man during a presentation at Fremont Junior High School (today Parkrose Middle School) in Portland, Oregon. Artwork created by students from litter cleaned from the neighborhood around the school is visible in the background. The image was taken during the first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970.

Governor Tom McCall shaking hands with an unidentified man during a presentation at Fremont Junior High School (today Parkrose Middle School) in Portland, Oregon. Artwork created by students from litter cleaned from the neighborhood around the school is visible in the background. The image was taken during the first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970.

Governor Tom McCall speaking with a group of students at Fremont Junior High School (today Parkrose Middle School) in Portland, Oregon. Artwork created by students from litter cleaned from the neighborhood around the school is visible in the background. The image was taken during the first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970.

Governor Tom McCall speaking with a group of students at Fremont Junior High School (today Parkrose Middle School) in Portland, Oregon. Artwork created by students from litter cleaned from the neighborhood around the school is visible in the background. The image was taken during the first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970.

Governor Tom McCall seated in a folding chair being interviewed by student newspaper reporter, Anne Kolibaba. Kolibaba wears a “Press” badge pinned to her dress and is holding a pen and notebook. The image was taken during the first Earth Day celebration at Fremont Junior High School (today Parkrose Middle School) in Portland, Oregon on April 22, 1970.

Governor Tom McCall delivering a speech to an audience at Fremont Junior High School (today Parkrose Middle School) in Portland, Oregon. The image was taken during the first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970.