Lane County (Or.)

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Oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman [Sound Recording 01]

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman was conducted by Linda S. Dodds in Eugene, Oregon, on September 17, 1981. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody. In this interview, Freeman discusses her early life on a farm in Colton, Oregon; attending Oregon State University; and working as a math teacher in Oregon and California. She then talks about settling in Eugene after her marriage to Neil Freeman, and about teaching mathematics at the University of Oregon from 1943 to 1949. She discusses how her involvement in Lane County politics began with a Democratic speechwriting contest in which she took second place, losing to future U. S. Rep. Edith Green. She talks about serving as precinct committee chair, her involvement with the League of Women Voters, and running for the Oregon Legislature in 1952. She discusses her reasons for joining the Democratic Party and her campaign for Lane County treasurer. She speaks at length about her accomplishments as treasurer. Freeman talks about feeling as if the county commissioners didn't hold the office of treasurer in high esteem and how that pushed her to run for Lane County clerk in 1960. She discusses her accomplishments as county clerk, then describes how the office of county clerk was changed to an appointed position rather than elected, which led to her losing the position. She closes the interview by talking about her activities during retirement, including freelance writing.

Freeman, Olga Samuelson, 1903-1997

Oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman [Sound Recording 02]

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman was conducted by Linda S. Dodds in Eugene, Oregon, on September 17, 1981. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody. In this interview, Freeman discusses her early life on a farm in Colton, Oregon; attending Oregon State University; and working as a math teacher in Oregon and California. She then talks about settling in Eugene after her marriage to Neil Freeman, and about teaching mathematics at the University of Oregon from 1943 to 1949. She discusses how her involvement in Lane County politics began with a Democratic speechwriting contest in which she took second place, losing to future U. S. Rep. Edith Green. She talks about serving as precinct committee chair, her involvement with the League of Women Voters, and running for the Oregon Legislature in 1952. She discusses her reasons for joining the Democratic Party and her campaign for Lane County treasurer. She speaks at length about her accomplishments as treasurer. Freeman talks about feeling as if the county commissioners didn't hold the office of treasurer in high esteem and how that pushed her to run for Lane County clerk in 1960. She discusses her accomplishments as county clerk, then describes how the office of county clerk was changed to an appointed position rather than elected, which led to her losing the position. She closes the interview by talking about her activities during retirement, including freelance writing.

Freeman, Olga Samuelson, 1903-1997

Oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman [Transcript]

Transcript. This oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman was conducted by Linda S. Dodds in Eugene, Oregon, on September 17, 1981. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody. In this interview, Freeman discusses her early life on a farm in Colton, Oregon; attending Oregon State University; and working as a math teacher in Oregon and California. She then talks about settling in Eugene after her marriage to Neil Freeman, and about teaching mathematics at the University of Oregon from 1943 to 1949. She discusses how her involvement in Lane County politics began with a Democratic speechwriting contest in which she took second place, losing to future U. S. Rep. Edith Green. She talks about serving as precinct committee chair, her involvement with the League of Women Voters, and running for the Oregon Legislature in 1952. She discusses her reasons for joining the Democratic Party and her campaign for Lane County treasurer. She speaks at length about her accomplishments as treasurer. Freeman talks about feeling as if the county commissioners didn't hold the office of treasurer in high esteem and how that pushed her to run for Lane County clerk in 1960. She discusses her accomplishments as county clerk, then describes how the office of county clerk was changed to an appointed position rather than elected, which led to her losing the position. She closes the interview by talking about her activities during retirement, including freelance writing.

Freeman, Olga Samuelson, 1903-1997

Oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman

  • SR 9042
  • Collection
  • 1981-09-17

This oral history interview with Olga S. Freeman was conducted by Linda S. Dodds in Eugene, Oregon, on September 17, 1981. At the time of the interview, Dodds' name was Linda S. Brody.

In this interview, Freeman discusses her early life on a farm in Colton, Oregon; attending Oregon State University; and working as a math teacher in Oregon and California. She then talks about settling in Eugene after her marriage to Neil Freeman, and about teaching mathematics at the University of Oregon from 1943 to 1949. She discusses how her involvement in Lane County politics began with a Democratic speechwriting contest in which she took second place, losing to future U. S. Rep. Edith Green. She talks about serving as precinct committee chair, her involvement with the League of Women Voters, and running for the Oregon Legislature in 1952. She discusses her reasons for joining the Democratic Party and her campaign for Lane County treasurer. She speaks at length about her accomplishments as treasurer. Freeman talks about feeling as if the county commissioners didn't hold the office of treasurer in high esteem and how that pushed her to run for Lane County clerk in 1960. She discusses her accomplishments as county clerk, then describes how the office of county clerk was changed to an appointed position rather than elected, which led to her losing the position. She closes the interview by talking about her activities during retirement, including freelance writing.

Freeman, Olga Samuelson, 1903-1997

Oregon Electric Railway Depot, Meadowview, Oregon

Photograph of the Oregon Electric Railway depot at Meadowview, near Eugene, Oregon. A boxcar is parked on the tracks in front of the depot. A man pushing several large boxes with a hand truck stands in the door of the depot. Two additional men stand at the end of the depot platform beside a set of stairs. A fourth man stands beside a parked automobile at the base of the stairs. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Ore. Elec. Ry. depot, Meadowview, Or."

Jones, L. C. (Portland, Or.)

Lava Beds - McKenzie Pass, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a person standing on a large lava bed in the McKenzie Pass area of the Cascade Range in Oregon. The lava bed is surrounded by a forest. Middle Sister and North Sister mountains are in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Lava Beds - McKenzie Pass, Oregon." The sky in the photograph has been colored blue.

Christian (Photographer)

D. Wright Observatory - McKenzie Pass, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a person looking through a telescope at the D. Wright Observatory on the McKenzie Pass in the Cascade Range in Oregon. Lava beds and trees stretch into the distance and Middle Sister and North Sister mountains are in the background. There is a directional marker in the foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "D. Wright Observatory - McKenzie Pass, Ore. View from Observatory. Christian S-160A."

Christian (Photographer)

Tunnel - Willamette Highway - Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the interior of a tunnel. The lights in the ceiling of the tunnel are turned on. The road curves inside the tunnel. Handwriting on negative reads, "Tunnel - Willamette Highway - Oregon. Christian S-228."

Christian (Photographer)

McKenzie Pass, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of Middle Sister and North Sister mountains from McKenzie Pass in the Cascade Range in Oregon. The view is from behind a rock wall, tinted blue, in the foreground. The mountains are covered in snow. Handwriting on negative reads, "McKenzie Pass, Oregon. Christian S-242."

Christian (Photographer)

Willamette Highway, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a road in a forest. A sign on the side of the road reads, "Shady Dell Forest Camp, Willamette National Forest." In the background, fog or smoke rises up a rocky hillside. Handwriting on negative reads, "Willamette Highway - Oregon. Christian S-234."

Christian (Photographer)

Along McKenzie River Highway, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Phil's Place, a restaurant on the McKenzie River Highway in Oregon. A sign on the building advertises chicken and steak, while another reads, "Phil's Phine Phoods." There are signs advertising Coca-Cola, Grapette soda, and more. Four automobiles are parked in front of the restaurant. Handwriting on negative reads, "along McKenzie River Highway - Ore. Christian S-257."

Christian (Photographer)

Brewster's General Store

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Brewster's General Store in the community of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. Signs on the store advertise the McKenzie Bridge Post Office and tourist and camping supplies. Three gas pumps sit in front of the store, next to a sign advertising the Chevron Gas Station. Handwriting on negative reads, "Christian S-281."

Christian (Photographer)

Map no. 2 of western Oregon showing the lands of the Oregon & California Railroad Company, 1893

A sectional map showing land grant holdings for the Oregon & California Railroad as well as military road grants. The map covers the Pacific coastline to the Cascade Mountains between the towns of Halsey and Roseburg, Oregon. The map is a promotional marketing document detailing land available and terms for sale by the railroad

Oregon and California Railroad Company

Sectional map of western Oregon, 1878

A sectional map showing land grant holdings for the Oregon & California Railroad as well as military road grants. The map covers the Pacific coastline to the Cascade Mountains between the towns of Halsey and North Canyonville, Oregon. The map is a promotional marketing document detailing land available and terms for sale by the railroad and "land sold since Aug. 1st, 2877."

Oregon and California Railroad Company