Tape 12, Side 2. In the eighth interview session, conducted on September 28, 1999, Hatfield speaks at length about the evolution of his political philosophy throughout his public service career, including his views about regional government, about the separation of powers, and about capitalism. He talks about his 1950 campaign for the Oregon House of Representatives, then begins to discuss his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955, with a focus on the 1951 legislative session.

Tape 12, Side 1. In the seventh interview session, conducted on December 17, 1998, Hatfield talks about current events at the time of the interview session. He discusses the recent deaths of Arizona Senator Morris Udall and Florida Governor Lawton Chiles, and shares his thoughts about the afterlife. He then speaks at length about ongoing conflict with Iraq. He shares his thoughts about U.S. dependence on oil, about presidents waging war without congressional approval, and about the role of the United Nations.

Tape 11, Side 2. In the seventh interview session, conducted on December 17, 1998, Hatfield talks about current events at the time of the interview session. He discusses the recent deaths of Arizona Senator Morris Udall and Florida Governor Lawton Chiles, and shares his thoughts about the afterlife. He then speaks at length about ongoing conflict with Iraq. He shares his thoughts about U.S. dependence on oil, about presidents waging war without congressional approval, and about the role of the United Nations.

Tape 11, Side 1. In the seventh interview session, conducted on December 17, 1998, Hatfield talks about current events at the time of the interview session. He discusses the recent deaths of Arizona Senator Morris Udall and Florida Governor Lawton Chiles, and shares his thoughts about the afterlife. He then speaks at length about ongoing conflict with Iraq. He shares his thoughts about U.S. dependence on oil, about presidents waging war without congressional approval, and about the role of the United Nations.

Tape 10, Side 2. In the sixth interview session, conducted on December 8, 1998, Hatfield talks about current events at the time of the interview session. He discusses the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and compares it to his experience in the Senate during the impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon. He also talks about the morality of lying and about legislation regarding voter registration. He then begins to talk about his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955.

Tape 10, Side 1. In the sixth interview session, conducted on December 8, 1998, Hatfield talks about current events at the time of the interview session. He discusses the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and compares it to his experience in the Senate during the impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon. He also talks about the morality of lying and about legislation regarding voter registration. He then begins to talk about his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955.

Tape 9, Side 2. In the sixth interview session, conducted on December 8, 1998, Hatfield talks about current events at the time of the interview session. He discusses the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and compares it to his experience in the Senate during the impeachment of President Richard M. Nixon. He also talks about the morality of lying and about legislation regarding voter registration. He then begins to talk about his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955.

Tape 9, Side 1. In the fifth interview session, conducted on December 3, 1998, Hatfield continues to speak at length about his political philosophy. He talks about the organization of Oregon state government, giving examples from his time as governor; and discusses balancing environmental conservation and economic concerns. He also talks about his master’s thesis on Herbert Hoover and about teaching at Willamette University.

Tape 8, Side 2. In the fifth interview session, conducted on December 3, 1998, Hatfield continues to speak at length about his political philosophy. He talks about the organization of Oregon state government, giving examples from his time as governor; and discusses balancing environmental conservation and economic concerns. He also talks about his master’s thesis on Herbert Hoover and about teaching at Willamette University.

Tape 8, Side 1. In the fifth interview session, conducted on December 3, 1998, Hatfield continues to speak at length about his political philosophy. He talks about the organization of Oregon state government, giving examples from his time as governor; and discusses balancing environmental conservation and economic concerns. He also talks about his master’s thesis on Herbert Hoover and about teaching at Willamette University.

Tape 7, Side 2. In the fourth interview session, conducted on November 12, 1998, Hatfield describes the effect of his Navy service on his views about war. He revisits the topic of American isolationist sentiment during the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and the advent of World War II; talks about the justifications for other United States wars, particularly the Civil War; and revisits the topic of world politics immediately following the end of World War II. He discusses his activities after his discharge from the U.S. Navy. He talks about attending Stanford University through the G.I. Bill, forming a friendship with Travis Cross, and getting involved in the Republican Party and Oregon politics. He speaks at length about his political philosophy.

Tape 7, Side 1. In the fourth interview session, conducted on November 12, 1998, Hatfield describes the effect of his Navy service on his views about war. He revisits the topic of American isolationist sentiment during the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and the advent of World War II; talks about the justifications for other United States wars, particularly the Civil War; and revisits the topic of world politics immediately following the end of World War II. He discusses his activities after his discharge from the U.S. Navy. He talks about attending Stanford University through the G.I. Bill, forming a friendship with Travis Cross, and getting involved in the Republican Party and Oregon politics. He speaks at length about his political philosophy.

Tape 6, Side 2. In the fourth interview session, conducted on November 12, 1998, Hatfield describes the effect of his Navy service on his views about war. He revisits the topic of American isolationist sentiment during the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and the advent of World War II; talks about the justifications for other United States wars, particularly the Civil War; and revisits the topic of world politics immediately following the end of World War II. He discusses his activities after his discharge from the U.S. Navy. He talks about attending Stanford University through the G.I. Bill, forming a friendship with Travis Cross, and getting involved in the Republican Party and Oregon politics. He speaks at length about his political philosophy.

Tape 6, Side 1. In the third interview session, conducted on October 1, 1998, Hatfield discusses his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He talks about his training, and describes serving in the Pacific Theater, particularly his experiences during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, Japan. He also talks about acting as chaplain for his crew. He discusses the preparations for the invasion of mainland Japan, and witnessing Japan’s surrender. He then talks about entering Hiroshima after the atomic bombing of the city by the United States, including the reception of U.S. forces by Japanese citizens and the devastation he observed. He also discusses working alongside Chinese troops during the Chinese Civil War, the cultural differences he experienced in East Asia, and world politics immediately following the end of the war.

Tape 5, Side 2. In the third interview session, conducted on October 1, 1998, Hatfield discusses his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He talks about his training, and describes serving in the Pacific Theater, particularly his experiences during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, Japan. He also talks about acting as chaplain for his crew. He discusses the preparations for the invasion of mainland Japan, and witnessing Japan’s surrender. He then talks about entering Hiroshima after the atomic bombing of the city by the United States, including the reception of U.S. forces by Japanese citizens and the devastation he observed. He also discusses working alongside Chinese troops during the Chinese Civil War, the cultural differences he experienced in East Asia, and world politics immediately following the end of the war.

Tape 5, Side 1. In the third interview session, conducted on October 1, 1998, Hatfield discusses his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He talks about his training, and describes serving in the Pacific Theater, particularly his experiences during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, Japan. He also talks about acting as chaplain for his crew. He discusses the preparations for the invasion of mainland Japan, and witnessing Japan’s surrender. He then talks about entering Hiroshima after the atomic bombing of the city by the United States, including the reception of U.S. forces by Japanese citizens and the devastation he observed. He also discusses working alongside Chinese troops during the Chinese Civil War, the cultural differences he experienced in East Asia, and world politics immediately following the end of the war.

Tape 4, Side 2. In the third interview session, conducted on October 1, 1998, Hatfield discusses his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He talks about his training, and describes serving in the Pacific Theater, particularly his experiences during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, Japan. He also talks about acting as chaplain for his crew. He discusses the preparations for the invasion of mainland Japan, and witnessing Japan’s surrender. He then talks about entering Hiroshima after the atomic bombing of the city by the United States, including the reception of U.S. forces by Japanese citizens and the devastation he observed. He also discusses working alongside Chinese troops during the Chinese Civil War, the cultural differences he experienced in East Asia, and world politics immediately following the end of the war.

Tape 4, Side 1. In the second interview session, conducted on September 29, 1998, Hatfield discusses his Christian faith and involvement with the Baptist Church, and discusses the changes in the Baptist Church after World War II. He talks about his undergraduate studies at Willamette University, including some of his professors, studying history, and his social life. He describes American isolationist sentiment during the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and the advent of World War II. He discusses how attitudes changed in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, particularly the increase in anti-Japanese sentiment and the U.S. government's eventual incarceration of Japanese Americans. He also talks about people he knew who were conscientious objectors.

Tape 3, Side 2. In the second interview session, conducted on September 29, 1998, Hatfield discusses his Christian faith and involvement with the Baptist Church, and discusses the changes in the Baptist Church after World War II. He talks about his undergraduate studies at Willamette University, including some of his professors, studying history, and his social life. He describes American isolationist sentiment during the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and the advent of World War II. He discusses how attitudes changed in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, particularly the increase in anti-Japanese sentiment and the U.S. government's eventual incarceration of Japanese Americans. He also talks about people he knew who were conscientious objectors.

Tape 3, Side 1. In the second interview session, conducted on September 29, 1998, Hatfield discusses his Christian faith and involvement with the Baptist Church, and discusses the changes in the Baptist Church after World War II. He talks about his undergraduate studies at Willamette University, including some of his professors, studying history, and his social life. He describes American isolationist sentiment during the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and the advent of World War II. He discusses how attitudes changed in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, particularly the increase in anti-Japanese sentiment and the U.S. government's eventual incarceration of Japanese Americans. He also talks about people he knew who were conscientious objectors.

Tape 2, Side 2. In the first interview session, conducted on July 29, 1998, Hatfield discusses his family background and early life in Dallas and Salem, Oregon, including his Methodist and Baptist upbringing and life in a predominantly Mennonite community. He talks about his childhood activities, the houses he lived in, and his early education. He also reflects on the lack of racial and cultural diversity in his childhood communities. He also talks about his early exposure to politics, particularly regarding the Republican Party. He speaks about the 1934 election for Oregon governor, shares his memories of the 1935 fire at the state Capitol, and talks about his early political ambitions.

Tape 2, Side 1. In the first interview session, conducted on July 29, 1998, Hatfield discusses his family background and early life in Dallas and Salem, Oregon, including his Methodist and Baptist upbringing and life in a predominantly Mennonite community. He talks about his childhood activities, the houses he lived in, and his early education. He also reflects on the lack of racial and cultural diversity in his childhood communities. He also talks about his early exposure to politics, particularly regarding the Republican Party. He speaks about the 1934 election for Oregon governor, shares his memories of the 1935 fire at the state Capitol, and talks about his early political ambitions.

Tape 1, Side 2. In the first interview session, conducted on July 29, 1998, Hatfield discusses his family background and early life in Dallas and Salem, Oregon, including his Methodist and Baptist upbringing and life in a predominantly Mennonite community. He talks about his childhood activities, the houses he lived in, and his early education. He also reflects on the lack of racial and cultural diversity in his childhood communities. He also talks about his early exposure to politics, particularly regarding the Republican Party. He speaks about the 1934 election for Oregon governor, shares his memories of the 1935 fire at the state Capitol, and talks about his early political ambitions.

Tape 1, Side 1. In the first interview session, conducted on July 29, 1998, Hatfield discusses his family background and early life in Dallas and Salem, Oregon, including his Methodist and Baptist upbringing and life in a predominantly Mennonite community. He talks about his childhood activities, the houses he lived in, and his early education. He also reflects on the lack of racial and cultural diversity in his childhood communities. He also talks about his early exposure to politics, particularly regarding the Republican Party. He speaks about the 1934 election for Oregon governor, shares his memories of the 1935 fire at the state Capitol, and talks about his early political ambitions.

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with L. Jean Markham was conducted by Jim Strassmaier on May 8, 1997. In this interview, Markham discusses her family background and early life in Washington, including her memories of the Depression, and her high school education. She then talks about her experiences at a small community college and the University of Washington; her early political beliefs; and her relationship with William Edwin Markham, whom she married in 1943. She discusses starting a family and moving to Riddle, Oregon, in 1947; having polio when she was very young; her children’s education; and her involvement in the Riddle community. Markham discusses entering Republican politics with her husband, his service in the Oregon House of Representatives, and particularly her own work as his secretary. She describes the secretary orientation session, other legislative secretaries, and the expectations for freshman legislators. She describes her duties as a legislative secretary, including editing legislation by hand and handling correspondence, as well as her duties as a legislative aide. She also talks about the social lives of legislative secretaries, partisanship in the Legislature, and misconceptions the public has about the workings of Oregon government. She discusses Bill Markham’s constituency, his position on several issues, and his temperament. She also talks about campaigning. She closes the interview by talking about her plans for retirement.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with L. Jean Markham was conducted by Jim Strassmaier on May 8, 1997. In this interview, Markham discusses her family background and early life in Washington, including her memories of the Depression, and her high school education. She then talks about her experiences at a small community college and the University of Washington; her early political beliefs; and her relationship with William Edwin Markham, whom she married in 1943. She discusses starting a family and moving to Riddle, Oregon, in 1947; having polio when she was very young; her children’s education; and her involvement in the Riddle community. Markham discusses entering Republican politics with her husband, his service in the Oregon House of Representatives, and particularly her own work as his secretary. She describes the secretary orientation session, other legislative secretaries, and the expectations for freshman legislators. She describes her duties as a legislative secretary, including editing legislation by hand and handling correspondence, as well as her duties as a legislative aide. She also talks about the social lives of legislative secretaries, partisanship in the Legislature, and misconceptions the public has about the workings of Oregon government. She discusses Bill Markham’s constituency, his position on several issues, and his temperament. She also talks about campaigning. She closes the interview by talking about her plans for retirement.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with L. Jean Markham was conducted by Jim Strassmaier on May 8, 1997. In this interview, Markham discusses her family background and early life in Washington, including her memories of the Depression, and her high school education. She then talks about her experiences at a small community college and the University of Washington; her early political beliefs; and her relationship with William Edwin Markham, whom she married in 1943. She discusses starting a family and moving to Riddle, Oregon, in 1947; having polio when she was very young; her children’s education; and her involvement in the Riddle community. Markham discusses entering Republican politics with her husband, his service in the Oregon House of Representatives, and particularly her own work as his secretary. She describes the secretary orientation session, other legislative secretaries, and the expectations for freshman legislators. She describes her duties as a legislative secretary, including editing legislation by hand and handling correspondence, as well as her duties as a legislative aide. She also talks about the social lives of legislative secretaries, partisanship in the Legislature, and misconceptions the public has about the workings of Oregon government. She discusses Bill Markham’s constituency, his position on several issues, and his temperament. She also talks about campaigning. She closes the interview by talking about her plans for retirement.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with L. Jean Markham was conducted by Jim Strassmaier on May 8, 1997. In this interview, Markham discusses her family background and early life in Washington, including her memories of the Depression, and her high school education. She then talks about her experiences at a small community college and the University of Washington; her early political beliefs; and her relationship with William Edwin Markham, whom she married in 1943. She discusses starting a family and moving to Riddle, Oregon, in 1947; having polio when she was very young; her children’s education; and her involvement in the Riddle community. Markham discusses entering Republican politics with her husband, his service in the Oregon House of Representatives, and particularly her own work as his secretary. She describes the secretary orientation session, other legislative secretaries, and the expectations for freshman legislators. She describes her duties as a legislative secretary, including editing legislation by hand and handling correspondence, as well as her duties as a legislative aide. She also talks about the social lives of legislative secretaries, partisanship in the Legislature, and misconceptions the public has about the workings of Oregon government. She discusses Bill Markham’s constituency, his position on several issues, and his temperament. She also talks about campaigning. She closes the interview by talking about her plans for retirement.