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 26, Side 1. In the eighteenth interview session, conducted on April 20, 2000, Hatfield continues to discuss his 1956 campaign for Oregon secretary of state, with a focus on the campaign’s use of media.

Tape 28, Side 1. In the twentieth interview session, conducted on June 8, 2000, Hatfield continues to discuss his 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He talks about his campaign staff, his strategy, and his primary opponents.

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 26, 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 28, Side 2. In the twentieth interview session, conducted on June 8, 2000, Hatfield continues to discuss his 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He talks about his campaign staff, his strategy, and his primary opponents.

Tape 29, Side 2. In the twenty-first interview session, conducted on June 22, 2000, Hatfield speaks about his courtship and marriage with Antoinette Kuzmanich. He also talks about her family background, her education, and her affiliation with the Catholic Church.

Tape 29, Side 1. In the twenty-first interview session, conducted on June 22, 2000, Hatfield speaks about his courtship and marriage with Antoinette Kuzmanich. He also talks about her family background, her education, and her affiliation with the Catholic Church.

Tape 30, Side 1. 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 31, Side 1. In the twenty-third interview session, conducted on June 4, 2001, Hatfield concludes his discussion of his 1958 campaign for Oregon governor. He also talks about the development of the Oregon and Washington state governments.

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 32, 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 32, Side 2. 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 34, Side 1. In the twenty-sixth interview session, conducted on July 26, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He shares his opinion on elected versus appointed government positions. He speaks at length about many of his appointments.

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 35, Side 1. In the twenty-sixth interview session, conducted on July 26, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He shares his opinion on elected versus appointed government positions. He speaks at length about many of his appointments.

Tape 35, Side 2. In the twenty-sixth interview session, conducted on July 26, 2001, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He shares his opinion on elected versus appointed government positions. He speaks at length about many of his appointments.

Tape 37, Side 1. 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 36, Side 1. In the twenty-seventh interview session, conducted on January 31, 2002, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He discusses serving on the board of control, talks about legislation regarding labor and taxes, and speaks about the repeal of capital punishment in Oregon. He also discusses building international trade partnerships for Oregon, including a visit with Emperor Hirohito of Japan.

Tape 36, Side 2. In the twenty-seventh interview session, conducted on January 31, 2002, Hatfield continues to discuss his service as Oregon governor from 1959 to 1967, with a focus on his first term. He discusses serving on the board of control, talks about legislation regarding labor and taxes, and speaks about the repeal of capital punishment in Oregon. He also discusses building international trade partnerships for Oregon, including a visit with Emperor Hirohito of Japan.

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 38, Side 1. 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 39, Side 1 In the thirtieth interview session, conducted on April 2, 2002, Hatfield discusses the life of Ira Keller, who died at the time of the interview in 2002. He also speaks about his support for higher education and scientific research in Oregon, particularly Oregon Health Sciences University, and about working with Glenn Jackson. He discusses his opposition to the Vietnam War.

Tape 39, Side 2. In the thirtieth interview session, conducted on April 2, 2002, Hatfield discusses the life of Ira Keller, who died at the time of the interview in 2002. He also speaks about his support for higher education and scientific research in Oregon, particularly Oregon Health Sciences University, and about working with Glenn Jackson. He discusses his opposition to the Vietnam War.

Tape 40, Side 2. In the thirty-first interview session, conducted on April 4, 2002, Hatfield discusses his 1966 campaign for the U.S. Senate, including his endorsement from Senator Wayne Morse, his campaign staff, and his opposition to the Vietnam War. He shares his memories of election night.