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

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

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

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

Tape 13, Side 1. In the eighth interview session, conducted on September 28, 1999, Hatfield speaks at length about the evolution of his political philosophy throughout his public service career, including his views about regional government, about the separation of powers, and about capitalism. He talks about his 1950 campaign for the Oregon House of Representatives, then begins to discuss his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955, with a focus on the 1951 legislative session.

Tape 15, Side 2. In the tenth interview session, conducted on November 17, 1999, Hatfield continues to discuss his involvement in Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1952 presidential campaign. He also talks about Wayne Morse’s political career. He then continues to discuss his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955, with a focus on the 1951 and 1953 legislative sessions.

Tape 16, Side 1. In the tenth interview session, conducted on November 17, 1999, Hatfield continues to discuss his involvement in Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1952 presidential campaign. He also talks about Wayne Morse’s political career. He then continues to discuss his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955, with a focus on the 1951 and 1953 legislative sessions.

Tape 17, Side 2. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on December 16, 1999, Hatfield continues to discuss his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955, with a focus on the 1953 legislative session. He talks about legislation that came up during that session, particularly regarding timber taxes, and discusses the Oregon constitution. He speaks at length about his Christian faith and personal philosophy.

Tape 18, Side 1. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on December 22, 1999, Hatfield continues to discuss his Christian faith and personal philosophy.

Tape 18, Side 2. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on January 20, 2000, Hatfield discusses his activities at the time of the interview, then continues to discuss his Christian faith and personal philosophy. He also talks about how his faith influences his positions on certain political issues, such as assisted suicide.

Tape 19, Side 1. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on January 20, 2000, Hatfield discusses his activities at the time of the interview, then continues to discuss his Christian faith and personal philosophy. He also talks about how his faith influences his positions on certain political issues, such as assisted suicide.

Tape 20, Side 1. In the fourteenth interview session, conducted on January 24, 2000, Hatfield further discusses his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955, with a focus on the 1953 legislative session. He talks about issues facing the legislature in 1953, including calls for the creation of a lieutenant governor position, the construction of Pelton Dam, and reapportionment. He also briefly discusses the House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings in 1955.

Tape 20, Side 2. In the fourteenth interview session, conducted on January 24, 2000, Hatfield further discusses his time serving in the Oregon Legislature as a representative from Marion County from 1951 to 1955, with a focus on the 1953 legislative session. He talks about issues facing the legislature in 1953, including calls for the creation of a lieutenant governor position, the construction of Pelton Dam, and reapportionment. He also briefly discusses the House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings in 1955.

Tape 24, Side 2. In the seventeenth interview session, conducted on March 30, 2000, Hatfield talks about elections in Oregon in 1956, and continues to speak at length about his campaign for Oregon secretary of state.

Tape 25, Side 1. In the seventeenth interview session, conducted on March 30, 2000, Hatfield talks about elections in Oregon in 1956, and continues to speak at length about his campaign for Oregon secretary of state.

Tape 27, Side 1. In the nineteenth interview session, conducted on May 16, 2000, Hatfield discusses his service as Oregon secretary of state from 1957 to 1959. He speaks about working with Democratic Governor Bob Holmes and his administration, talks about his staff, and describes his duties as secretary of state. He also shares the story of appointing his own successor after being elected governor. He speaks about his decision to run for Oregon governor in 1958, and talks about his campaign.

Tape 27, Side 2. In the nineteenth interview session, conducted on May 16, 2000, Hatfield discusses his service as Oregon secretary of state from 1957 to 1959. He speaks about working with Democratic Governor Bob Holmes and his administration, talks about his staff, and describes his duties as secretary of state. He also shares the story of appointing his own successor after being elected governor. He speaks about his decision to run for Oregon governor in 1958, and talks about his campaign.

Tape 30, Side 2. In the twenty-second interview session, conducted on January 16, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He talks about his opponent in the general election, Governor Bob Holmes. He discusses some issues that came up during the campaign, including legislation regarding train safety and his involvement in a fatal car accident.

Tape 33, Side 1. In the twenty-fourth interview session, conducted on July 11, 2001, Hatfield discusses the relationships between the Oregon and Washington state governments and the Native American tribes who lived in those areas. He speaks about his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on the 1959 legislative session. He discusses working with the Legislature and talks about appointing Howell Appling as secretary of state, as well as his other appointments. He also talks about his relationships with Tom McCall and Wayne Morse.

Tape 33, Side 2. In the twenty-fifth interview session, conducted on July 12, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He talks about his inaugural speech. He discusses his attempts to reorganize state government, and to reform the state welfare program and the tax structure.

Tape 37, Side 2. In the twenty-eighth interview session, conducted on February 12, 2002, Hatfield continues speaking about building international trade partnerships for Oregon, including trips to West and East Germany in 1965. Hatfield details international political events, including the Korean War and U.S. relations with China, and begins to talk about each presidential election from Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 to Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Tape 38, Side 2. In the twenty-ninth interview session, conducted on February 28, 2002, Hatfield continues to talk about each presidential election from Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 to Ronald Reagan in 1980. He talks about the rise of the religious right in the Republican Party, about delivering the keynote speech at the 1964 Republican National Convention, and about the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.

Tape 41, Side 2. In the thirty-second interview session, conducted on April 18, 2002, Hatfield continues to discuss his opposition to the Vietnam War, as well as his experience of almost being chosen as Richard Nixon’s running mate in 1968. He talks about his service in the U.S. Senate from 1967 to 1997, with a focus on his first term. He speaks about giving speeches about the Vietnam War at colleges and about student protests.

Tape 42, Side 1. In the thirty-third and final interview session, conducted on May 22, 2002, Hatfield continues to discuss his service in the U.S. Senate from 1967 to 1997. He discusses appointments to the U.S. District Court of Oregon that he was involved with as a senator. He closes the interview by briefly talking about the political aftermath of the Watergate scandal, about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, and about serving as chair of the Appropriations Committee.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Gerry Frank was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at Frank’s office in Salem, Oregon, from May 25, 1988, to May 2, 1990. In this interview, Frank discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early education and the Meier & Frank department store, his family's business. He talks briefly about attending Stanford University, then discusses his Army service in Europe during World War II and his studies at Cambridge University in England. He talks about returning to Portland to work at Meier & Frank. Frank speaks at length about Mark Hatfield’s family background and early life. He talks about Hatfield’s early political career, spirituality, and marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. He talks about the 1965 sale of Meier & Frank, and his subsequent deeper involvement with Hatfield’s political career. He discusses economic planning work on the Governor’s Advisory Committee, working with Glenn Jackson, and the Republican Party in Oregon. He talks about Hatfield’s elections; Hatfield’s brush with the vice presidential nomination in 1968; and Hatfield’s working relationships with Oregon state legislators. He describes Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, as well of some of Hatfield’s other controversial positions. He then talks about going to Washington, D.C., his duties as a member of Hatfield’s staff, and other members of Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about the conflict between Hatfield’s liberal views and the increasing conservatism of the Republican Party. He speaks at length about managing Hatfield’s office, including managing correspondence and staff, and contracting with the Herman Miller company for furniture. He discusses the ways in which Hatfield remains connected to his constituency; the areas in which he disagrees with Hatfield; and how they handled a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses his personal activities, including writing an Oregon guidebook and his involvement with various organizations. He closes the interview by talking about how he first became acquainted with Mark Hatfield; Hatfield’s political agenda; and issues contemporary to the interview session in 1990, including environmental concerns about logging and the proposed division of the Ninth Circuit Court.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Gerry Frank was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at Frank’s office in Salem, Oregon, from May 25, 1988, to May 2, 1990. In this interview, Frank discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early education and the Meier & Frank department store, his family's business. He talks briefly about attending Stanford University, then discusses his Army service in Europe during World War II and his studies at Cambridge University in England. He talks about returning to Portland to work at Meier & Frank. Frank speaks at length about Mark Hatfield’s family background and early life. He talks about Hatfield’s early political career, spirituality, and marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. He talks about the 1965 sale of Meier & Frank, and his subsequent deeper involvement with Hatfield’s political career. He discusses economic planning work on the Governor’s Advisory Committee, working with Glenn Jackson, and the Republican Party in Oregon. He talks about Hatfield’s elections; Hatfield’s brush with the vice presidential nomination in 1968; and Hatfield’s working relationships with Oregon state legislators. He describes Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, as well of some of Hatfield’s other controversial positions. He then talks about going to Washington, D.C., his duties as a member of Hatfield’s staff, and other members of Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about the conflict between Hatfield’s liberal views and the increasing conservatism of the Republican Party. He speaks at length about managing Hatfield’s office, including managing correspondence and staff, and contracting with the Herman Miller company for furniture. He discusses the ways in which Hatfield remains connected to his constituency; the areas in which he disagrees with Hatfield; and how they handled a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses his personal activities, including writing an Oregon guidebook and his involvement with various organizations. He closes the interview by talking about how he first became acquainted with Mark Hatfield; Hatfield’s political agenda; and issues contemporary to the interview session in 1990, including environmental concerns about logging and the proposed division of the Ninth Circuit Court.

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with Gerry Frank was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at Frank’s office in Salem, Oregon, from May 25, 1988, to May 2, 1990. In this interview, Frank discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon, including his early education and the Meier & Frank department store, his family's business. He talks briefly about attending Stanford University, then discusses his Army service in Europe during World War II and his studies at Cambridge University in England. He talks about returning to Portland to work at Meier & Frank. Frank speaks at length about Mark Hatfield’s family background and early life. He talks about Hatfield’s early political career, spirituality, and marriage to Antoinette Kuzmanich. He talks about the 1965 sale of Meier & Frank, and his subsequent deeper involvement with Hatfield’s political career. He discusses economic planning work on the Governor’s Advisory Committee, working with Glenn Jackson, and the Republican Party in Oregon. He talks about Hatfield’s elections; Hatfield’s brush with the vice presidential nomination in 1968; and Hatfield’s working relationships with Oregon state legislators. He describes Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, as well of some of Hatfield’s other controversial positions. He then talks about going to Washington, D.C., his duties as a member of Hatfield’s staff, and other members of Hatfield’s staff. He also talks about the conflict between Hatfield’s liberal views and the increasing conservatism of the Republican Party. He speaks at length about managing Hatfield’s office, including managing correspondence and staff, and contracting with the Herman Miller company for furniture. He discusses the ways in which Hatfield remains connected to his constituency; the areas in which he disagrees with Hatfield; and how they handled a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign. He discusses his personal activities, including writing an Oregon guidebook and his involvement with various organizations. He closes the interview by talking about how he first became acquainted with Mark Hatfield; Hatfield’s political agenda; and issues contemporary to the interview session in 1990, including environmental concerns about logging and the proposed division of the Ninth Circuit Court.