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Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 18]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 17]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 16]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 15]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 14]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 13]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 12]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 11]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 10]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 09]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 08]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 07]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 06]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 05]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 04]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 03]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 02]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson [Sound Recording 01]

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.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley

Oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt [Sound Recording 07]

Tape 4, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt was conducted by Clark Hansen from May 17-19, 1988. In this interview, Wyatt briefly discusses his family background and early life in Eugene, Oregon, particularly the development of his political beliefs. He talks about his early career, including working as a special agent for the FBI, serving in the Marines during World War II, and practicing law in Astoria, Oregon. He then discusses his involvement with the Republican Party and his legislative career. He shares his memories of Mark Hatfield, including Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon’s political parties, Hatfield’s primary political opponents, and Hatfield’s involvement with the 1964 Barry Goldwater presidential campaign. Wyatt then discusses serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, including his campaigns. He talks about working with Hatfield, then governor of Oregon, on Oregon-focused legislation, as well as working with Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and his 1966 campaign for U.S. Senate. Wyatt also describes U.S. Senator Wayne Morse. He goes on to speak further about Hatfield, including his staff in Washington, D.C., and Hatfield’s pacifism and political alignment. He speaks at length about the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate, as well as Hatfield’s continued opposition to the Vietnam War and legislation he worked on related to it. Wyatt talks about the Oregon Republican Party’s structure, Walter Huss as its chair, and the party’s increasing conservatism. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s effectiveness as a U.S. senator, as well as Wyatt’s social relationship with Hatfield.

Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009

Oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt [Sound Recording 06]

Tape 3, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt was conducted by Clark Hansen from May 17-19, 1988. In this interview, Wyatt briefly discusses his family background and early life in Eugene, Oregon, particularly the development of his political beliefs. He talks about his early career, including working as a special agent for the FBI, serving in the Marines during World War II, and practicing law in Astoria, Oregon. He then discusses his involvement with the Republican Party and his legislative career. He shares his memories of Mark Hatfield, including Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon’s political parties, Hatfield’s primary political opponents, and Hatfield’s involvement with the 1964 Barry Goldwater presidential campaign. Wyatt then discusses serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, including his campaigns. He talks about working with Hatfield, then governor of Oregon, on Oregon-focused legislation, as well as working with Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and his 1966 campaign for U.S. Senate. Wyatt also describes U.S. Senator Wayne Morse. He goes on to speak further about Hatfield, including his staff in Washington, D.C., and Hatfield’s pacifism and political alignment. He speaks at length about the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate, as well as Hatfield’s continued opposition to the Vietnam War and legislation he worked on related to it. Wyatt talks about the Oregon Republican Party’s structure, Walter Huss as its chair, and the party’s increasing conservatism. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s effectiveness as a U.S. senator, as well as Wyatt’s social relationship with Hatfield.

Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009

Oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt [Sound Recording 05]

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt was conducted by Clark Hansen from May 17-19, 1988. In this interview, Wyatt briefly discusses his family background and early life in Eugene, Oregon, particularly the development of his political beliefs. He talks about his early career, including working as a special agent for the FBI, serving in the Marines during World War II, and practicing law in Astoria, Oregon. He then discusses his involvement with the Republican Party and his legislative career. He shares his memories of Mark Hatfield, including Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon’s political parties, Hatfield’s primary political opponents, and Hatfield’s involvement with the 1964 Barry Goldwater presidential campaign. Wyatt then discusses serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, including his campaigns. He talks about working with Hatfield, then governor of Oregon, on Oregon-focused legislation, as well as working with Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and his 1966 campaign for U.S. Senate. Wyatt also describes U.S. Senator Wayne Morse. He goes on to speak further about Hatfield, including his staff in Washington, D.C., and Hatfield’s pacifism and political alignment. He speaks at length about the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate, as well as Hatfield’s continued opposition to the Vietnam War and legislation he worked on related to it. Wyatt talks about the Oregon Republican Party’s structure, Walter Huss as its chair, and the party’s increasing conservatism. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s effectiveness as a U.S. senator, as well as Wyatt’s social relationship with Hatfield.

Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009

Oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt [Sound Recording 04]

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt was conducted by Clark Hansen from May 17-19, 1988. In this interview, Wyatt briefly discusses his family background and early life in Eugene, Oregon, particularly the development of his political beliefs. He talks about his early career, including working as a special agent for the FBI, serving in the Marines during World War II, and practicing law in Astoria, Oregon. He then discusses his involvement with the Republican Party and his legislative career. He shares his memories of Mark Hatfield, including Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon’s political parties, Hatfield’s primary political opponents, and Hatfield’s involvement with the 1964 Barry Goldwater presidential campaign. Wyatt then discusses serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, including his campaigns. He talks about working with Hatfield, then governor of Oregon, on Oregon-focused legislation, as well as working with Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and his 1966 campaign for U.S. Senate. Wyatt also describes U.S. Senator Wayne Morse. He goes on to speak further about Hatfield, including his staff in Washington, D.C., and Hatfield’s pacifism and political alignment. He speaks at length about the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate, as well as Hatfield’s continued opposition to the Vietnam War and legislation he worked on related to it. Wyatt talks about the Oregon Republican Party’s structure, Walter Huss as its chair, and the party’s increasing conservatism. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s effectiveness as a U.S. senator, as well as Wyatt’s social relationship with Hatfield.

Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009

Oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt [Sound Recording 03]

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt was conducted by Clark Hansen from May 17-19, 1988. In this interview, Wyatt briefly discusses his family background and early life in Eugene, Oregon, particularly the development of his political beliefs. He talks about his early career, including working as a special agent for the FBI, serving in the Marines during World War II, and practicing law in Astoria, Oregon. He then discusses his involvement with the Republican Party and his legislative career. He shares his memories of Mark Hatfield, including Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon’s political parties, Hatfield’s primary political opponents, and Hatfield’s involvement with the 1964 Barry Goldwater presidential campaign. Wyatt then discusses serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, including his campaigns. He talks about working with Hatfield, then governor of Oregon, on Oregon-focused legislation, as well as working with Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and his 1966 campaign for U.S. Senate. Wyatt also describes U.S. Senator Wayne Morse. He goes on to speak further about Hatfield, including his staff in Washington, D.C., and Hatfield’s pacifism and political alignment. He speaks at length about the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate, as well as Hatfield’s continued opposition to the Vietnam War and legislation he worked on related to it. Wyatt talks about the Oregon Republican Party’s structure, Walter Huss as its chair, and the party’s increasing conservatism. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s effectiveness as a U.S. senator, as well as Wyatt’s social relationship with Hatfield.

Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009

Oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt [Sound Recording 02]

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt was conducted by Clark Hansen from May 17-19, 1988. In this interview, Wyatt briefly discusses his family background and early life in Eugene, Oregon, particularly the development of his political beliefs. He talks about his early career, including working as a special agent for the FBI, serving in the Marines during World War II, and practicing law in Astoria, Oregon. He then discusses his involvement with the Republican Party and his legislative career. He shares his memories of Mark Hatfield, including Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon’s political parties, Hatfield’s primary political opponents, and Hatfield’s involvement with the 1964 Barry Goldwater presidential campaign. Wyatt then discusses serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, including his campaigns. He talks about working with Hatfield, then governor of Oregon, on Oregon-focused legislation, as well as working with Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and his 1966 campaign for U.S. Senate. Wyatt also describes U.S. Senator Wayne Morse. He goes on to speak further about Hatfield, including his staff in Washington, D.C., and Hatfield’s pacifism and political alignment. He speaks at length about the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate, as well as Hatfield’s continued opposition to the Vietnam War and legislation he worked on related to it. Wyatt talks about the Oregon Republican Party’s structure, Walter Huss as its chair, and the party’s increasing conservatism. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s effectiveness as a U.S. senator, as well as Wyatt’s social relationship with Hatfield.

Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009

Oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt [Sound Recording 01]

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt was conducted by Clark Hansen from May 17-19, 1988. In this interview, Wyatt briefly discusses his family background and early life in Eugene, Oregon, particularly the development of his political beliefs. He talks about his early career, including working as a special agent for the FBI, serving in the Marines during World War II, and practicing law in Astoria, Oregon. He then discusses his involvement with the Republican Party and his legislative career. He shares his memories of Mark Hatfield, including Hatfield’s relationship with Oregon’s political parties, Hatfield’s primary political opponents, and Hatfield’s involvement with the 1964 Barry Goldwater presidential campaign. Wyatt then discusses serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, including his campaigns. He talks about working with Hatfield, then governor of Oregon, on Oregon-focused legislation, as well as working with Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and his 1966 campaign for U.S. Senate. Wyatt also describes U.S. Senator Wayne Morse. He goes on to speak further about Hatfield, including his staff in Washington, D.C., and Hatfield’s pacifism and political alignment. He speaks at length about the 1968 Republican Convention when Hatfield was being considered as Richard Nixon’s running mate, as well as Hatfield’s continued opposition to the Vietnam War and legislation he worked on related to it. Wyatt talks about the Oregon Republican Party’s structure, Walter Huss as its chair, and the party’s increasing conservatism. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s effectiveness as a U.S. senator, as well as Wyatt’s social relationship with Hatfield.

Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009

Oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt [Session 03, Recording 03]

Tape 6, Side 1. In the third and final interview session, conducted on March 24, 1992, Wyatt continues to discuss his time in the U.S. House of Representatives. He then describes legislation that he wishes were possible, including gun control. He reflects on what he accomplished on behalf of Oregon during his time in the House and his reasons for not running for re-election in 1975. He goes on to discuss returning to Oregon to practice law. He also talks about his involvement with the U.S. District Court of Oregon, and he briefly discusses many of the judges appointed to the various courts in Oregon. He closes the interview by discussing his opinions on recent environmental debates.

Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009

Oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt [Session 03, Recording 02]

Tape 5, Side 2. In the third and final interview session, conducted on March 24, 1992, Wyatt continues to discuss his time in the U.S. House of Representatives. He then describes legislation that he wishes were possible, including gun control. He reflects on what he accomplished on behalf of Oregon during his time in the House and his reasons for not running for re-election in 1975. He goes on to discuss returning to Oregon to practice law. He also talks about his involvement with the U.S. District Court of Oregon, and he briefly discusses many of the judges appointed to the various courts in Oregon. He closes the interview by discussing his opinions on recent environmental debates.

Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009

Oral history interview with Wendell Wyatt [Session 03, Recording 01]

Tape 5, Side 1. In the third and final interview session, conducted on March 24, 1992, Wyatt continues to discuss his time in the U.S. House of Representatives. He then describes legislation that he wishes were possible, including gun control. He reflects on what he accomplished on behalf of Oregon during his time in the House and his reasons for not running for re-election in 1975. He goes on to discuss returning to Oregon to practice law. He also talks about his involvement with the U.S. District Court of Oregon, and he briefly discusses many of the judges appointed to the various courts in Oregon. He closes the interview by discussing his opinions on recent environmental debates.

Wyatt, Wendell William, 1917-2009

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