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Oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards [Transcript]

Transcript. This oral history interview with Cecil Edwards was conducted by Irvin Luiten from May 18 to 26, 1988. In the interview, Edwards discusses his family history and early life in Salem, Oregon, including his education and early interest in government. He then talks about his experiences working for the Oregon Legislature beginning in 1933, including the old Capitol building, which burned down in 1935; campaigns he worked on; and the role of lobbyists. He also talks about working as secretary for Governor Charles Sprague. Edwards then describes his service in the National Guard during World War II, particularly working with horses and dogs. He talks about returning to work in Oregon government after the war ended, including serving on the Racing Commission; being fired by Governor Mark Hatfield; lobbying for the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association; and returning to the Legislature to work as a secretary. He discusses the numerous committees he was secretary for, including the agriculture committee, fish and game committee, and land-use board. Edwards next discusses his tenure as secretary of the Senate from 1965 to 1975, focusing on many of the legislators he worked with, including Clarence Barton, Debbs Potts, and Jason Boe. He also speaks at length about redistricting, as well as the duties of the secretary of the Senate and Senate rules.

Edwards, Cecil L.

Gerry Frank and Florence Neavoll with her winning chocolate cake at the Oregon State Fair, 1979

A photograph of Florence Neavoll, winner of the chocolate cake competition at the Oregon State Fair, standing with contest judge, Gerry Frank. Neavoll is holding her winning chocolate cake and first prize ribbon up on a plate as Frank takes a bite from a slice of the cake. This photograph was published in the August 29, 1979 edition of the Oregon Journal along with the recipe for the winning cake.

Preschool Classroom, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1968-1969

A black and white photograph of a corner of a preschool classroom. A little girl sits at a desk smiling at a line of five students in front of her. She is writing on a long piece of paper that falls off the front of her desk. Behind the line of students there is a Christmas tree decorated with paper chains and ornaments. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Oregon State School for the Deaf Preschool classroom 1968-69". The Oregon State School for the Deaf was the name of the school from 1913-1989.

Oregon School for the Deaf

Woman wears traditional Mexican dress

A young woman wears a traditional Mexican dress as she looks at the camera. Possibly taken at the Fiesta Mexicana celebration in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Five cheerleaders stand in a row

Five cheerleaders stand in a row at a basketball game near Salem, Oregon. They all wear matching sweaters displaying the letter "C." A newspaper caption on a similar photograph taken at the same event identifies the cheerleaders as members of the Chemawa Indian School rally squad. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 21, 1966.

School building in Silverton, Oregon

Photograph of a school building in Silverton, Oregon. A sign over the entrance reads, "Silver Crest School Dist. No. 93.C." This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

Low income housing near Salem, Oregon

Photograph of several residences which are part of a low income, public housing project. Likely taken in Independence or West Salem, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on January 22, 1968.

Oregon State Senator Don Willner

Oregon State Senator Don Willner wears glasses and a suit and tie, and smiles at the camera. He is advocating for the rights of migrant laborers by supporting the passage of Bill 1521 in the Oregon State Legislature. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on June 23, 1967.

Virgil Kubin stands in front of new cabin for migrant workers on his property in Salem, Oregon

Virgil Kubin wears overalls, a jacket, and a baseball cap as he stands in front of a new cabin on his property in Salem, Oregon. The cabin was built to house migrant farm workers. Kubin is a cherry grower who depends upon seasonal migrant labor. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on March 17, 1967.

Tom McCall meets with Valley Migrant League adult education class

Secretary of State Tom McCall meets with students who recently graduated from an adult education class offered by the Valley Migrant League. The visit was part of a field trip the class took to the state capital in Salem, Oregon. In the background, from left to right, are class officers Juanita Constante (in front of window), Ray Anderson, and Tom Perry. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 31, 1965.

Man lifts helmet in welding class at Salem Technical School

A man in a welding class lifts his helmet and looks at the camera at the Salem Technical School in Salem, Oregon. He is part of a group of farm workers enrolled in a job training program to obtain better paying jobs. These are likely photographs from a series published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 21, 1966.

Jarvill, Judi

Men work in welding class at Salem Technical School

Three men work in a welding class at the Salem Technical School in Salem, Oregon. They are photographed from behind. They are part of a group of farm workers enrolled in a job training program to obtain better paying jobs. These are likely photographs from a series published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 26, 1966.

Jarvill, Judi

Man lifts helmet in welding class at Salem Technical School

A man in a welding class lifts his helmet and smiles at the Salem Technical School in Salem, Oregon. He is part of a group of farm workers enrolled in a job training program to obtain better paying jobs. These are likely photographs from a series published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 26, 1966..

Jarvill, Judi

Little boy rides on hood of car at Fiesta Days in Woodburn, Oregon

A little boy wearing traditional Mexican clothing rides on the hood of a car during a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. He holds both hands up in the air. A ribbon in his right hand reads, "1966 Woodburn Fiesta Days Participant." This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

Fiesta Days queen Elvira Carbajal

Elvira Carbajal wears a crown and rides on the back of a car during a parade. She is queen of Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

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