Tape 4, Side 2. This oral history interview with Richard H. Jones was conducted by Jim Strassmaier from December 11, 1987, to January 13, 1988. In this interview, Jones discusses his family background and early life in Colorado, including his early education. He then discusses his memories of the Depression and coming to the West Coast to accept a teaching job at Stanford University in 1938. He then talks about teaching history at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, and becoming acquainted with Mark Hatfield and Gerry Frank. He discusses his involvement in Hatfield’s 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He discusses appointments Hatfield made as governor, and the increasing conservatism of the Republican Party. He also talks about the differences and similarities between Mark Hatfield and Tom McCall. He describes Hatfield’s accomplishments as governor, including on education; Hatfield’s relationship with the state Legislature; and the attempt to revise the Oregon constitution in the early 1960s. He discusses Hatfield’s involvement with national Republican politics in the 1960s, particularly his involvement in the Goldwater and Nixon presidential campaigns. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and how his own views aligned with Hatfield’s; his involvement with Hatfield’s senatorial campaigns; and Hatfield’s relationship with U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s support for the National Rifle Association.

Tape 5, Side 1. This oral history interview with Richard H. Jones was conducted by Jim Strassmaier from December 11, 1987, to January 13, 1988. In this interview, Jones discusses his family background and early life in Colorado, including his early education. He then discusses his memories of the Depression and coming to the West Coast to accept a teaching job at Stanford University in 1938. He then talks about teaching history at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, and becoming acquainted with Mark Hatfield and Gerry Frank. He discusses his involvement in Hatfield’s 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He discusses appointments Hatfield made as governor, and the increasing conservatism of the Republican Party. He also talks about the differences and similarities between Mark Hatfield and Tom McCall. He describes Hatfield’s accomplishments as governor, including on education; Hatfield’s relationship with the state Legislature; and the attempt to revise the Oregon constitution in the early 1960s. He discusses Hatfield’s involvement with national Republican politics in the 1960s, particularly his involvement in the Goldwater and Nixon presidential campaigns. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and how his own views aligned with Hatfield’s; his involvement with Hatfield’s senatorial campaigns; and Hatfield’s relationship with U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s support for the National Rifle Association.

Tape 5, Side 2. This oral history interview with Richard H. Jones was conducted by Jim Strassmaier from December 11, 1987, to January 13, 1988. In this interview, Jones discusses his family background and early life in Colorado, including his early education. He then discusses his memories of the Depression and coming to the West Coast to accept a teaching job at Stanford University in 1938. He then talks about teaching history at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, and becoming acquainted with Mark Hatfield and Gerry Frank. He discusses his involvement in Hatfield’s 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He discusses appointments Hatfield made as governor, and the increasing conservatism of the Republican Party. He also talks about the differences and similarities between Mark Hatfield and Tom McCall. He describes Hatfield’s accomplishments as governor, including on education; Hatfield’s relationship with the state Legislature; and the attempt to revise the Oregon constitution in the early 1960s. He discusses Hatfield’s involvement with national Republican politics in the 1960s, particularly his involvement in the Goldwater and Nixon presidential campaigns. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and how his own views aligned with Hatfield’s; his involvement with Hatfield’s senatorial campaigns; and Hatfield’s relationship with U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s support for the National Rifle Association.

Tape 6, Side 1. This oral history interview with Richard H. Jones was conducted by Jim Strassmaier from December 11, 1987, to January 13, 1988. In this interview, Jones discusses his family background and early life in Colorado, including his early education. He then discusses his memories of the Depression and coming to the West Coast to accept a teaching job at Stanford University in 1938. He then talks about teaching history at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, and becoming acquainted with Mark Hatfield and Gerry Frank. He discusses his involvement in Hatfield’s 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He discusses appointments Hatfield made as governor, and the increasing conservatism of the Republican Party. He also talks about the differences and similarities between Mark Hatfield and Tom McCall. He describes Hatfield’s accomplishments as governor, including on education; Hatfield’s relationship with the state Legislature; and the attempt to revise the Oregon constitution in the early 1960s. He discusses Hatfield’s involvement with national Republican politics in the 1960s, particularly his involvement in the Goldwater and Nixon presidential campaigns. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, and how his own views aligned with Hatfield’s; his involvement with Hatfield’s senatorial campaigns; and Hatfield’s relationship with U.S. Senator Bob Packwood. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s support for the National Rifle Association.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 3, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 4, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 4, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 5, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 5, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 6, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 6, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 7, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 7, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 8, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 8, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 9, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 9, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Parkridge, Illinois, and in San Antonio, Texas, from October 18, 1988, to May 28, 1989. In this interview, Granberg-Michaelson discusses his family background and early life in the Chicago, Illinois, area, including his early education. He tells the story of meeting Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield at the 1960 Republican National Convention when he was a teenager. He speaks at length about his evangelical Christian faith, his involvement in the Young Life movement, and how both permeated his political views. He speaks about his experiences at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, including his views on the Vietnam War at that time. He then discusses his experience at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, including some of the courses he took and how his view of the Vietnam War evolved. Granberg-Michaelson talks about meeting Mark Hatfield at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1968, and how that led to an internship with Hatfield, who had become a U.S. senator. He describes his duties as an intern, his promotion to full-time staff a year later, and working with other members of Hatfield’s staff. He discusses his role as foreign policy advisor, particularly regarding the Vietnam War; Hatfield’s relationship with President Richard Nixon; and Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow members of Congress. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s efforts to end the Vietnam War, including the McGovern-Hatfield amendment of 1970. He also talks about Hatfield’s re-election campaign in 1972; Hatfield’s spirituality; and Hatfield’s opposition to nuclear weapons and power. He discusses his reasons for leaving Hatfield’s staff in 1976.Granberg-Michaelson discusses his personal life during his time as a member of Hatfield’s staff, Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical community, and how Hatfield balanced his ideals with the need to compromise. He discusses his international travels, his marriage to Karen Granberg, and the protests against the draft and the Vietnam War. He speaks about the differences in management style between Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank, Hatfield’s stance on Israel and Palestine, and a real estate scandal that affected Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses Hatfield’s legislative efforts toward decentralizing government. He closes the interview by talking about Hatfield’s family and personal life, and his own recent activities.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.

Tape 3, Side 2. This oral history interview with Warne H. Nunn was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, from October 20 to November 3, 1987. In this interview, Nunn discusses his family background and early life on a farm outside Salem, Oregon, including his memories of the Depression and his education. He talks about attending Willamette University, including his professors. He talks about his career in civil service for the state of Oregon, beginning with a job at the Civil Service Commission in 1945, on the Public Utilities Commission in 1952, and as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles in 1956. He speaks about working with Mark Hatfield as assistant secretary of state from 1957 to 1959, and describes the make-up of Hatfield’s staff, including Travis Cross. He also talks about Hatfield’s relationship with the Oregon Republican Party; Hatfield’s campaigns for Oregon governor; and his own friendship with Hatfield. Nunn discusses serving as chief of staff for Hatfield from 1959 to 1967, including Hatfield’s efforts to reorganize the state government, and Hatfield’s working relationship with the Legislature, as well as with lobbyists. He also describes Hatfield’s views on the Vietnam War; efforts toward Oregon’s economic development; and the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate. He also discusses Hatfield’s involvement with Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign. Nunn then discusses serving as chief of staff for Mark Hatfield for three months in 1967 after Hatfield was elected as a U.S. Senator. He talks about setting up an office in Washington, D.C., and some of the people who made up Hatfield’s new staff, including Sam Mallicoat and Gerry Frank. He closes the interview by discussing his departure from Hatfield’s staff and his return to Oregon.