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Oral history interview with Helen W. Stone

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  • 1978-10-26

This oral history interview with Helen W. Stone was conducted by Deborah M. Frosaker at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on October 26, 1978, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Stone discusses the legal and political career of her father, Oswald West, and shares her experiences as the daughter of a governor. She discusses Oswald West's involvement in the operations of the Oregon penitentiary and talks about his reputation for theatrics. She describes the family summer home in Cannon Beach. She closes the interview by discussing Oswald West's affiliation with the Democratic Party.

Stone, Helen W. (Helen West), 1902-1986

Oral history interview with Helen W. Stone [Sound Recording 02]

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Helen W. Stone was conducted by Deborah M. Frosaker at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on October 26, 1978, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Stone discusses the legal and political career of her father, Oswald West, and shares her experiences as the daughter of a governor. She discusses Oswald West's involvement in the operations of the Oregon penitentiary and talks about his reputation for theatrics. She describes the family summer home in Cannon Beach. She closes the interview by discussing Oswald West's affiliation with the Democratic Party.

Stone, Helen W. (Helen West), 1902-1986

Oral history interview with Helen W. Stone [Sound Recording 01]

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Helen W. Stone was conducted by Deborah M. Frosaker at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon, on October 26, 1978, as part of the oral history program at the society's research library.

In this interview, Stone discusses the legal and political career of her father, Oswald West, and shares her experiences as the daughter of a governor. She discusses Oswald West's involvement in the operations of the Oregon penitentiary and talks about his reputation for theatrics. She describes the family summer home in Cannon Beach. She closes the interview by discussing Oswald West's affiliation with the Democratic Party.

Stone, Helen W. (Helen West), 1902-1986

Letter from Yorisada Matsui to Masuo Yasui, 8 March 1927

Letter from Yorisada Matsui of the Portland consulate to Masuo Yasui, dated 8 March 1927. In the letter Matsui describes the effectiveness of a luncheon to promote Japan-U.S. goodwill and notes that the newspaper article reporting on the event is a step forward in influencing public opinion on relaxing land exclusion laws. He also describes his plans to go to Independence to meet with Congressman Fletcher, who is opposed to the land exclusion plan. The letter also includes an update on the Japanese language school construction in The Dalles, Oregon. Matsui does not use his title or official consulate stationary for this letter.
Translation Note: Selections from this document have been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Matsui, Yorisada

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Junzaburo Hiraiwa, 27 July 1921

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Junzaburo Hiraiwa, dated 27 July 1921. In the letter Masuo gives family updates and discusses the apple market situation, the status of a Japanese exclusion bill in the Oregon legislature and the discouraging increase in such bills, economic difficulties and loss of value of some agricultural products, and the pressure of anti-Japanese trends.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Yasui, Masuo

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Yoshichika Kataoka, 9 April 1921

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Yoshichika Kataoka, dated 9 April 1921. In the letter Masuo discusses the introduction of a land exclusion bill in the Oregon State Legislature. He describes how the bill passed the House of Representatives by a large majority and the only reason it did not pass the Senate was that senators were instructed to temporarily postpone the bill during the period of negotiations between the US and Japan. Masuo expresses his concern that the legislature will pass an anti-Japanese law in the near future, drawing attention to the fact that such exclusionary laws already exist in the neighboring states of California and Washington. He concludes by saying that he is determined to fight hard and to the end and questions how Americans can call the country a just and humane nation. Additional topics include updates on mutual acquaintances, the difficulties of the orchard business, and fear of growing anti-Japanese sentiment.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Yasui, Masuo

Draft letter by Masuo Yasui to Japanese Consul in response to withdrawal of anti-Japanese legislation, 1917 March 21

A draft letter by Masuo Yasui to Japanese Consul Akamatsu (Sukeyuki Akamatsu?) addressed from the Japanese Residents of Hood River. The letter thanks Consul Akamatsu for his efforts to convince Oregon State Senator George R. Wilbur of Hood River to withdraw his proposed bill to restrict Japanese from owning property in Oregon. The bill was modeled after similar legislation passed in California.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Yasui, Masuo

安井益男から平岩淳三郎への手紙の現代日本語訳、1921年7月27日

1921年7月27日付の安井益男から平岩淳三郎への手紙から抜粋されたものの現代日本語訳。この抜粋部分では、オレゴン州議会での日本人排斥法案の状況について、益男は、法案が下院を多数で通過したものの、上院で僅差で否決されたことを指摘。また、カリフォルニア州やワシントン州では、すでに厳しい排日法案が制定されていることを強調し、近い将来、同様の法案が再び登場すると考えていることを述べている。続けて、労働賃金が下がり、一部の農産物が無価値になるなど、景気の低迷とビジネスの停滞について述べている。さらに、家族の近況、リンゴ市場の状況、反日運動の圧力など、さまざまなトピックが盛り込まれている。
翻訳注:原文および英訳も掲載されている。

Yasui, Masuo

English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Junzaburo Hiraiwa, 27 July 1921

English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Junzaburo Hiraiwa, dated 27 July 1921. In the selected translation, Masuo discusses the status of a Japanese exclusion bill in the Oregon legislature, noting that the bill passed the House with a large majority but was rejected by the Senate by a small margin. He describes how he believes a similar bill will appear again in the near future, emphasizing that California and Washington have already enacted harsh anti-Japanese bills. He continues on to describe the economic slump and stagnation of business, with labor wages dropping and some agricultural products becoming valueless. Additional topics included in the letter are family updates, the apple market situation, and the pressure of anti-Japanese trends.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Yasui, Masuo

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Junzaburo Hiraiwa, 27 July 1921

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Junzaburo Hiraiwa, dated 27 July 1921. In the letter Masuo gives family updates and discusses the apple market situation, the status of a Japanese exclusion bill in the Oregon legislature and the discouraging increase in such bills, economic difficulties and loss of value of some agricultural products, and the pressure of anti-Japanese trends.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Yasui, Masuo

安井益男から片岡喜親への手紙の現代日本語訳、 1921年4月9日

安井益男から片岡よしちかへの1921年4月9日付けの手紙の現代日本語訳。この手紙の中で益男は、オレゴン州議会での土地排除法案の提出について述べている。法案が下院を賛成多数で通過したが上院を通過しなかった唯一の理由は、上院議員が日米交渉期間中に法案を一時延期するよう指示されたからだと述べている。益男は、立法府が近い将来反日法を可決してしまうのではないかという懸念を表明し、そのような排日法が近隣のカリフォルニア州やワシントン州ですでに存在しているという事実に注意を喚起した。彼は最後に、最後まで懸命に闘う決意を述べ、アメリカ人はどうしてこの国を公正で人道的な国家と呼べるのだろうかと疑問を投げかけた。その他の話題としては、共通の知人の近況、果樹園経営の難しさ、反日感情の高まりへの懸念などが書かれている。
翻訳注:原文および英訳も掲載されている。

Yasui, Masuo

English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Yoshichika Kataoka, 9 April 1921

English translation selection of a letter from Masuo Yasui to Yoshichika Kataoka, dated 9 April 1921. In the letter Masuo discusses the introduction of a land exclusion bill in the Oregon State Legislature. He describes how the bill passed the House of Representatives by a large majority and the only reason it did not pass the Senate was that senators were instructed to temporarily postpone the bill during the period of negotiations between the US and Japan. Masuo expresses his concern that the legislature will pass an anti-Japanese law in the near future, drawing attention to the fact that such exclusionary laws already exist in the neighboring states of California and Washington. He concludes by saying that he is determined to fight hard and to the end and questions how Americans can call the country a just and humane nation. Additional topics on pages not translated include updates on mutual acquaintances, the difficulties of the orchard business, and fear of growing anti-Japanese sentiment.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Yasui, Masuo

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Yoshichika Kataoka, 9 April 1921

Letter from Masuo Yasui to Yoshichika Kataoka, dated 9 April 1921. In the letter Masuo discusses the introduction of a land exclusion bill in the Oregon State Legislature. He describes how the bill passed the House of Representatives by a large majority and the only reason it did not pass the Senate was that senators were instructed to temporarily postpone the bill during the period of negotiations between the US and Japan. Masuo expresses his concern that the legislature will pass an anti-Japanese law in the near future, drawing attention to the fact that such exclusionary laws already exist in the neighboring states of California and Washington. He concludes by saying that he is determined to fight hard and to the end and questions how Americans can call the country a just and humane nation. Additional topics include updates on mutual acquaintances, the difficulties of the orchard business, and fear of growing anti-Japanese sentiment.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Yasui, Masuo

English translation of a selection of a letter from Yorisada Matsui to Masuo Yasui, 8 March 1927

English translation selection of a letter from Yorisada Matsui of the Portland consulate to Masuo Yasui, dated 8 March 1927. In the letter Matsui describes the effectiveness of a luncheon to promote Japan-U.S. goodwill and notes that the newspaper article reporting on the event is a step forward in influencing public opinion on relaxing land exclusion laws. He also describes his plans to go to Independence to meet with Congressman Fletcher, who is opposed to the land exclusion plan. The letter also includes an update on the Japanese language school construction in The Dalles, Oregon. Matsui does not use his title or official consulate stationary for this letter.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original manuscript document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Matsui, Yorisada

松井頼定から安井益男への手紙の現代日本語訳、1927年3月8日

ポートランド領事館の松井頼定から安井益男への1927年3月8日付けの手紙の抜粋部分の現代日本語訳。 この手紙の中で松井は、日米親善を促進するための昼食会の効果について述べ、このイベントを報じた新聞記事が、排日土地法の緩和に関する世論に影響を与える一歩となったことを指摘している。また、排日土地案に反対しているフレッチャー下院議員に会うため、インディペンデンスに行く予定であることを述べている。また、オレゴン州ザ・ダレスでの日本語学校建設に関する最新情報も書かれている。松井はこの手紙では肩書きも領事館の公式文具も使っていない。              
翻訳注:原文および英訳も掲載されている。

Matsui, Yorisada

Letter from Yorisada Matsui to Masuo Yasui, 8 March 1927

Letter from Yorisada Matsui of the Portland consulate to Masuo Yasui, dated 8 March 1927. In the letter Matsui describes the effectiveness of a luncheon to promote Japan-U.S. goodwill and notes that the newspaper article reporting on the event is a step forward in influencing public opinion on relaxing land exclusion laws. He also describes his plans to go to Independence to meet with Congressman Fletcher, who is opposed to the land exclusion plan. The letter also includes an update on the Japanese language school construction in The Dalles, Oregon. Matsui does not use his title or official consulate stationary for this letter.
Translation Note: Selections from this document have been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Matsui, Yorisada

安井益男が日本領事に宛てた反日法案撤回に伴う手紙の下書きの現代日本語訳、1917年3月21日

安井益男が赤松(赤松祐之)日本領事に宛てた反日法案撤回に伴う手紙の下書きの現代日本語訳。この手紙はフッドリバーの日本人住民一同からとして書かれたもので、オレゴン州上院議員ジョージ・R・ウィルバー氏(フッドリバー在住)が提出した日本人のオレゴン州での不動産所有を制限する法案を撤回するよう赤松領事が尽力したことに感謝する旨が述べられている。この法案は、カリフォルニア州で可決された同様の法案に倣ったものであった。
翻訳注:原文および英訳も掲載されている。

Yasui, Masuo

English translation of a draft letter by Masuo Yasui to Japanese Consul in response to withdrawal of anti-Japanese legislation, 21 March 1917

Translation of a draft letter by Masuo Yasui to Japanese Consul Akamatsu (Sukeyuki Akamatsu?) addressed from the Japanese Residents of Hood River. The letter thanks Consul Akamatsu for his efforts to convince Oregon State Senator George R. Wilbur of Hood River to withdraw his proposed bill to restrict Japanese from owning property in Oregon. The bill was modeled after similar legislation passed in California.
Translation Note: This document is also available as the original document and as a modern Japanese translation.

Yasui, Masuo

Draft letter by Masuo Yasui to Japanese Consul in response to withdrawal of anti-Japanese legislation, 21 March 1917

A draft letter by Masuo Yasui to Japanese Consul Akamatsu (Sukeyuki Akamatsu?) addressed from the Japanese Residents of Hood River. The letter thanks Consul Akamatsu for his efforts to convince Oregon State Senator George R. Wilbur of Hood River to withdraw his proposed bill to restrict Japanese from owning property in Oregon. The bill was modeled after similar legislation passed in California.
Translation Note: This document has been translated into modern Japanese and English.

Yasui, Masuo

Oral history interview with Robert E. Jones

This oral history interview with Robert E. Jones was conducted by Clark Hansen at the U.S. District Courthouse in Portland, Oregon, from September 12 to October 14, 2005, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. The interview was conducted in five sessions. The first four interview sessions were recorded on audiocassette; the final session was recorded on videocassette. The transcript includes a foreword by Owen Panner and an introduction by Donna Sinclair, as well as several autobiographical addendums by Robert E. Jones.

In the first interview session, conducted on September 12, 2005, Jones discusses his family background and early life in Portland, including his experiences during the Great Depression, his social life, and working in the shipyards during World War II. He describes his service in the U.S. Navy Reserve at the end of the war and talks about how those experiences inform his worldview.

In the second interview session, conducted on September 19, 2005, Jones continues to discuss his service in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He talks about his marriage to Pearl Jensen and attending the University of Hawaii. He then discusses studying at the Northwestern School of Law and talks about practicing law from 1953 to 1963, including lawyers he worked with, cases he worked on, and judges he argued before. He talks about serving as a judge on the Multnomah County Circuit Court, including judges he served with and cases he heard. He also discusses representing Washington County in the Oregon House of Representatives during the 1963 legislative session and talks about legislation that came up during his term.

In the third interview session, conducted on September 22, 2005, Jones discusses serving on the Oregon Commission for Prison Term and Parole Standards and talks about criminal justice. He talks about teaching courses on evidence. He revisits the topic of his service as a judge on the Multnomah County Circuit Court and speaks about cases he presided over, talks about his staff, and describes how the circuit court differed from the U.S. District Court. He then briefly talks about serving as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court.

In the fourth interview session, conducted on September 29, 2005, Jones continues to discuss serving as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court. He talks about cases he heard, justices he served with, and some of the decisions he authored. He then discusses serving as a judge on the U.S. District Court of Oregon; talks about the political process of nominating judges; and describes some of the cases he heard. He also speaks about the jury selection process.

In the fifth and final interview session, conducted on October 14, 2005, Jones continues to discuss serving as a judge on the U.S. District Court of Oregon. He speaks further about cases he heard, and talks about technology used in the courtroom. He discusses a 1998 trip to Russia and talks about the Russian legal system. He closes the interview by talking about the most difficult aspects of being a judge.

Jones, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1927-

Oral history interview with Robert E. Jones [Session 05, Video 01]

Video 1. In the fifth and final interview session, conducted on October 14, 2005, Jones continues to discuss serving as a judge on the U.S. District Court of Oregon. He speaks further about cases he heard, and talks about technology used in the courtroom. He discusses a 1998 trip to Russia and talks about the Russian legal system. He closes the interview by talking about the most difficult aspects of being a judge.

Jones, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1927-

Oral history interview with Robert E. Jones [Transcript]

Transcript. This oral history interview with Robert E. Jones was conducted by Clark Hansen at the U.S. District Courthouse in Portland, Oregon, from September 12 to October 14, 2005, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. The interview was conducted in five sessions. The first four interview sessions were recorded on audiocassette; the final session was recorded on videocassette. The transcript includes a foreword by Owen Panner and an introduction by Donna Sinclair, as well as several autobiographical addendums by Robert E. Jones.

In the first interview session, conducted on September 12, 2005, Jones discusses his family background and early life in Portland, including his experiences during the Great Depression, his social life, and working in the shipyards during World War II. He describes his service in the U.S. Navy Reserve at the end of the war and talks about how those experiences inform his worldview.

In the second interview session, conducted on September 19, 2005, Jones continues to discuss his service in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He talks about his marriage to Pearl Jensen and attending the University of Hawaii. He then discusses studying at the Northwestern School of Law and talks about practicing law from 1953 to 1963, including lawyers he worked with, cases he worked on, and judges he argued before. He talks about serving as a judge on the Multnomah County Circuit Court, including judges he served with and cases he heard. He also discusses representing Washington County in the Oregon House of Representatives during the 1963 legislative session and talks about legislation that came up during his term.

In the third interview session, conducted on September 22, 2005, Jones discusses serving on the Oregon Commission for Prison Term and Parole Standards and talks about criminal justice. He talks about teaching courses on evidence. He revisits the topic of his service as a judge on the Multnomah County Circuit Court and speaks about cases he presided over, talks about his staff, and describes how the circuit court differed from the U.S. District Court. He then briefly talks about serving as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court.

In the fourth interview session, conducted on September 29, 2005, Jones continues to discuss serving as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court. He talks about cases he heard, justices he served with, and some of the decisions he authored. He then discusses serving as a judge on the U.S. District Court of Oregon; talks about the political process of nominating judges; and describes some of the cases he heard. He also speaks about the jury selection process.

In the fifth and final interview session, conducted on October 14, 2005, Jones continues to discuss serving as a judge on the U.S. District Court of Oregon. He speaks further about cases he heard, and talks about technology used in the courtroom. He discusses a 1998 trip to Russia and talks about the Russian legal system. He closes the interview by talking about the most difficult aspects of being a judge.

Jones, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1927-

Oral history interview with Robert E. Jones [Session 04, Recording 03]

Tape 6, Side 1. In the fourth interview session, conducted on September 29, 2005, Jones continues to discuss serving as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court. He talks about cases he heard, justices he served with, and some of the decisions he authored. He then discusses serving as a judge on the U.S. District Court of Oregon; talks about the political process of nominating judges; and describes some of the cases he heard. He also speaks about the jury selection process.

Jones, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1927-

Oral history interview with Robert E. Jones [Session 04, Recording 02]

Tape 5, Side 2. In the fourth interview session, conducted on September 29, 2005, Jones continues to discuss serving as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court. He talks about cases he heard, justices he served with, and some of the decisions he authored. He then discusses serving as a judge on the U.S. District Court of Oregon; talks about the political process of nominating judges; and describes some of the cases he heard. He also speaks about the jury selection process.

Jones, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1927-

Oral history interview with Robert E. Jones [Session 04, Recording 01]

Tape 5, Side 1. In the fourth interview session, conducted on September 29, 2005, Jones continues to discuss serving as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court. He talks about cases he heard, justices he served with, and some of the decisions he authored. He then discusses serving as a judge on the U.S. District Court of Oregon; talks about the political process of nominating judges; and describes some of the cases he heard. He also speaks about the jury selection process.

Jones, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1927-

Oral history interview with Robert E. Jones [Session 03, Recording 02]

Tape 4, Side 2. In the third interview session, conducted on September 22, 2005, Jones discusses serving on the Oregon Commission for Prison Term and Parole Standards and talks about criminal justice. He talks about teaching courses on evidence. He revisits the topic of his service as a judge on the Multnomah County Circuit Court and speaks about cases he presided over, talks about his staff, and describes how the circuit court differed from the U.S. District Court. He then briefly talks about serving as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court.

Jones, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1927-

Oral history interview with Robert E. Jones [Session 03, Recording 01]

Tape 4, Side 1. In the third interview session, conducted on September 22, 2005, Jones discusses serving on the Oregon Commission for Prison Term and Parole Standards and talks about criminal justice. He talks about teaching courses on evidence. He revisits the topic of his service as a judge on the Multnomah County Circuit Court and speaks about cases he presided over, talks about his staff, and describes how the circuit court differed from the U.S. District Court. He then briefly talks about serving as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court.

Jones, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1927-

Oral history interview with Robert E. Jones [Session 02, Recording 04]

Tape 3, Side 2. In the second interview session, conducted on September 19, 2005, Jones continues to discuss his service in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He talks about his marriage to Pearl Jensen and attending the University of Hawaii. He then discusses studying at the Northwestern School of Law and talks about practicing law from 1953 to 1963, including lawyers he worked with, cases he worked on, and judges he argued before. He talks about serving as a judge on the Multnomah County Circuit Court, including judges he served with and cases he heard. He also discusses representing Washington County in the Oregon House of Representatives during the 1963 legislative session and talks about legislation that came up during his term.

Jones, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1927-

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