Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with Jim Towey was conducted by Jim Strassmaier on June 2, 1988. In this interview, Towey discusses his family background and early life in Jacksonville, Florida, including his Catholic upbringing. He talks about studying law at Florida State University, including working summer jobs and playing basketball. He then discusses his decision to forgo the practice of law and instead follow a spiritual calling to Washington, D.C. He describes how he came to be part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff in 1982; his duties as a legislative assistant and later legislative director; and some of the other members of the senator’s staff. Towey relates a few anecdotes regarding Hatfield’s personality and spirituality. Using abortion legislation as an example, he describes the way the staff would engage with Hatfield on specific legislation and how the senator made decisions. He also describes working on improving conditions for refugees and the abuses he witnessed, as well as his feelings on President Ronald Reagan's agenda in general. Towey speaks at length about a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign and how they dealt with it. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s spiritual life.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Jim Towey was conducted by Jim Strassmaier on June 2, 1988. In this interview, Towey discusses his family background and early life in Jacksonville, Florida, including his Catholic upbringing. He talks about studying law at Florida State University, including working summer jobs and playing basketball. He then discusses his decision to forgo the practice of law and instead follow a spiritual calling to Washington, D.C. He describes how he came to be part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff in 1982; his duties as a legislative assistant and later legislative director; and some of the other members of the senator’s staff. Towey relates a few anecdotes regarding Hatfield’s personality and spirituality. Using abortion legislation as an example, he describes the way the staff would engage with Hatfield on specific legislation and how the senator made decisions. He also describes working on improving conditions for refugees and the abuses he witnessed, as well as his feelings on President Ronald Reagan's agenda in general. Towey speaks at length about a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign and how they dealt with it. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s spiritual life.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Jim Towey was conducted by Jim Strassmaier on June 2, 1988. In this interview, Towey discusses his family background and early life in Jacksonville, Florida, including his Catholic upbringing. He talks about studying law at Florida State University, including working summer jobs and playing basketball. He then discusses his decision to forgo the practice of law and instead follow a spiritual calling to Washington, D.C. He describes how he came to be part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff in 1982; his duties as a legislative assistant and later legislative director; and some of the other members of the senator’s staff. Towey relates a few anecdotes regarding Hatfield’s personality and spirituality. Using abortion legislation as an example, he describes the way the staff would engage with Hatfield on specific legislation and how the senator made decisions. He also describes working on improving conditions for refugees and the abuses he witnessed, as well as his feelings on President Ronald Reagan's agenda in general. Towey speaks at length about a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign and how they dealt with it. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s spiritual life.

Tape 4, Side 1. This oral history interview with Jim Towey was conducted by Jim Strassmaier on June 2, 1988. In this interview, Towey discusses his family background and early life in Jacksonville, Florida, including his Catholic upbringing. He talks about studying law at Florida State University, including working summer jobs and playing basketball. He then discusses his decision to forgo the practice of law and instead follow a spiritual calling to Washington, D.C. He describes how he came to be part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff in 1982; his duties as a legislative assistant and later legislative director; and some of the other members of the senator’s staff. Towey relates a few anecdotes regarding Hatfield’s personality and spirituality. Using abortion legislation as an example, he describes the way the staff would engage with Hatfield on specific legislation and how the senator made decisions. He also describes working on improving conditions for refugees and the abuses he witnessed, as well as his feelings on President Ronald Reagan's agenda in general. Towey speaks at length about a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign and how they dealt with it. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s spiritual life.

Tape 4, Side 2. This oral history interview with Jim Towey was conducted by Jim Strassmaier on June 2, 1988. In this interview, Towey discusses his family background and early life in Jacksonville, Florida, including his Catholic upbringing. He talks about studying law at Florida State University, including working summer jobs and playing basketball. He then discusses his decision to forgo the practice of law and instead follow a spiritual calling to Washington, D.C. He describes how he came to be part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff in 1982; his duties as a legislative assistant and later legislative director; and some of the other members of the senator’s staff. Towey relates a few anecdotes regarding Hatfield’s personality and spirituality. Using abortion legislation as an example, he describes the way the staff would engage with Hatfield on specific legislation and how the senator made decisions. He also describes working on improving conditions for refugees and the abuses he witnessed, as well as his feelings on President Ronald Reagan's agenda in general. Towey speaks at length about a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign and how they dealt with it. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s spiritual life.

Tape 3, Side 2. This oral history interview with Jim Towey was conducted by Jim Strassmaier on June 2, 1988. In this interview, Towey discusses his family background and early life in Jacksonville, Florida, including his Catholic upbringing. He talks about studying law at Florida State University, including working summer jobs and playing basketball. He then discusses his decision to forgo the practice of law and instead follow a spiritual calling to Washington, D.C. He describes how he came to be part of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s staff in 1982; his duties as a legislative assistant and later legislative director; and some of the other members of the senator’s staff. Towey relates a few anecdotes regarding Hatfield’s personality and spirituality. Using abortion legislation as an example, he describes the way the staff would engage with Hatfield on specific legislation and how the senator made decisions. He also describes working on improving conditions for refugees and the abuses he witnessed, as well as his feelings on President Ronald Reagan's agenda in general. Towey speaks at length about a real estate scandal during Hatfield’s 1984 re-election campaign and how they dealt with it. He closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s spiritual life.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Marian J. Bruner was conducted by Clark Hansen at Brunner’s home in Bowie, Maryland, on June 18, 1988. In this interview, Brunner discusses her family background and early life in Iowa. She talks about her schooling and her interest in Christian education; working for the Reform Church in New York City; and how she got a job on the staff of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She talks about the other members of Hatfield’s staff, and discusses some of her duties as caseworker early in Hatfield’s senatorial career, including correspondence and some of the cases she handled. She then discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and the related cases she dealt with, including conscientious objectors. She then speaks about her promotion to executive assistant and the change in her duties, including making travel arrangements and managing Hatfield’s schedule. Bruner discusses the types of engagements she arranged and Hatfield’s work-life balance, as well as his hobbies and personal life. She also talks often about Hatfield’s Christian faith and his political philosophy. She discusses Hatfield’s relationship with his staff, his role in designing a few commemorative medals, and his committee assignments, particularly the appropriations committee. She closes the interview by discussing her decision to leave Hatfield’s staff at the end of 1980.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Marian J. Bruner was conducted by Clark Hansen at Brunner’s home in Bowie, Maryland, on June 18, 1988. In this interview, Brunner discusses her family background and early life in Iowa. She talks about her schooling and her interest in Christian education; working for the Reform Church in New York City; and how she got a job on the staff of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She talks about the other members of Hatfield’s staff, and discusses some of her duties as caseworker early in Hatfield’s senatorial career, including correspondence and some of the cases she handled. She then discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and the related cases she dealt with, including conscientious objectors. She then speaks about her promotion to executive assistant and the change in her duties, including making travel arrangements and managing Hatfield’s schedule. Bruner discusses the types of engagements she arranged and Hatfield’s work-life balance, as well as his hobbies and personal life. She also talks often about Hatfield’s Christian faith and his political philosophy. She discusses Hatfield’s relationship with his staff, his role in designing a few commemorative medals, and his committee assignments, particularly the appropriations committee. She closes the interview by discussing her decision to leave Hatfield’s staff at the end of 1980.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Marian J. Bruner was conducted by Clark Hansen at Brunner’s home in Bowie, Maryland, on June 18, 1988. In this interview, Brunner discusses her family background and early life in Iowa. She talks about her schooling and her interest in Christian education; working for the Reform Church in New York City; and how she got a job on the staff of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She talks about the other members of Hatfield’s staff, and discusses some of her duties as caseworker early in Hatfield’s senatorial career, including correspondence and some of the cases she handled. She then discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and the related cases she dealt with, including conscientious objectors. She then speaks about her promotion to executive assistant and the change in her duties, including making travel arrangements and managing Hatfield’s schedule. Bruner discusses the types of engagements she arranged and Hatfield’s work-life balance, as well as his hobbies and personal life. She also talks often about Hatfield’s Christian faith and his political philosophy. She discusses Hatfield’s relationship with his staff, his role in designing a few commemorative medals, and his committee assignments, particularly the appropriations committee. She closes the interview by discussing her decision to leave Hatfield’s staff at the end of 1980.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Marian J. Bruner was conducted by Clark Hansen at Brunner’s home in Bowie, Maryland, on June 18, 1988. In this interview, Brunner discusses her family background and early life in Iowa. She talks about her schooling and her interest in Christian education; working for the Reform Church in New York City; and how she got a job on the staff of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She talks about the other members of Hatfield’s staff, and discusses some of her duties as caseworker early in Hatfield’s senatorial career, including correspondence and some of the cases she handled. She then discusses Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War and the related cases she dealt with, including conscientious objectors. She then speaks about her promotion to executive assistant and the change in her duties, including making travel arrangements and managing Hatfield’s schedule. Bruner discusses the types of engagements she arranged and Hatfield’s work-life balance, as well as his hobbies and personal life. She also talks often about Hatfield’s Christian faith and his political philosophy. She discusses Hatfield’s relationship with his staff, his role in designing a few commemorative medals, and his committee assignments, particularly the appropriations committee. She closes the interview by discussing her decision to leave Hatfield’s staff at the end of 1980.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman’s offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield’s staff; other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield’s relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator’s stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration’s push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield’s efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield’s real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield’s political career.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman’s offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield’s staff; other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield’s relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator’s stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration’s push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield’s efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield’s real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield’s political career.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman’s offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield’s staff; other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield’s relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator’s stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration’s push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield’s efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield’s real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield’s political career.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman’s offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield’s staff; other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield’s relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator’s stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration’s push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield’s efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield’s real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield’s political career.

Tape 3, Side 1. This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman’s offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield’s staff; other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield’s relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator’s stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration’s push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield’s efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield’s real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield’s political career.

Tape 3, Side 2. This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman’s offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield’s staff; other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield’s relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator’s stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration’s push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield’s efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield’s real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield’s political career.

Tape 4, Side 1. This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman’s offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield’s staff; other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield’s relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator’s stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration’s push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield’s efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield’s real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield’s political career.

Tape 4, Side 2. This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman’s offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield’s staff; other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield’s relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator’s stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration’s push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield’s efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield’s real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield’s political career.

Tape 5, Side 1. This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman’s offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield’s staff; other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield’s relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator’s stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration’s push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield’s efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield’s real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield’s political career.

Tape 5, Side 2. This oral history interview with Thomas R. Getman was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Getman’s offices at World Vision in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Getman discusses his family background and early life in Luverne, Minnesota, particularly the development of his religious and political beliefs. He then discusses attending Wheaton College in Chicago, Illinois, and working with Young Life ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he heard Mark Hatfield speak for the first time. He talks about his longstanding admiration for Hatfield; his involvement with Young Life ministries in New England; and his work for Gerald R. Ford, including a story about being with the Ford family on the night of the 1976 presidential election. He then describes how he came to be on Hatfield’s staff; other staff members, particularly Doug Coe and Gerry Frank; and how the staff and Hatfield interacted. Getman discusses his duties as legislative director, Hatfield’s relationship with the Republican Party, and the senator’s stance on several issues, including abortion. He speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and legislative agenda. He also talks about preacher Billy Graham, as well as the evangelical voting bloc. He discusses the Reagan administration’s push for privatization and his own opinion on the limits of the private sector, particularly in regard to health care. He speaks about Hatfield’s efforts to mitigate the damaging effects of privatization in his role as chair of the appropriations committee. He then talks about his work on legislation regarding Africa, particularly South Africa. He discusses the events surrounding Rajneeshpuram, and being in Africa on vacation during Hatfield’s real estate scandal. He closes the interview by reflecting on the legacy and accomplishments of Hatfield’s political career.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with J. Keith Kennedy was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Kennedy’s office on June 8, 1988. In this interview, Kennedy discusses his family background and early life in Charlotte, North Carolina. He talks about his college education at Duke University in North Carolina, including influential professors. He then talks about interning for U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield from 1972 to 1973, writing speeches, researching issues and political opponents, and assisting Wes Michaelson. He discusses Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign against Wayne Morse, and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, as well as Hatfield’s feelings about President Richard Nixon’s impeachment. He then discusses working as a legislative assistant for Hatfield from 1974 to 1977. Next, he speaks about his work on the Select Committee on Indian Affairs from 1977 to 1981, and on the Senate Appropriations Committee from 1981 to the time of this interview in 1988. Kennedy talks about Hatfield’s legislative agenda and stance on some controversial issues, including the draft. He also talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff, including Frank Cook. Kennedy closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s personality and spirituality, as well as Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow legislators.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with J. Keith Kennedy was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Kennedy’s office on June 8, 1988. In this interview, Kennedy discusses his family background and early life in Charlotte, North Carolina. He talks about his college education at Duke University in North Carolina, including influential professors. He then talks about interning for U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield from 1972 to 1973, writing speeches, researching issues and political opponents, and assisting Wes Michaelson. He discusses Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign against Wayne Morse, and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, as well as Hatfield’s feelings about President Richard Nixon’s impeachment. He then discusses working as a legislative assistant for Hatfield from 1974 to 1977. Next, he speaks about his work on the Select Committee on Indian Affairs from 1977 to 1981, and on the Senate Appropriations Committee from 1981 to the time of this interview in 1988. Kennedy talks about Hatfield’s legislative agenda and stance on some controversial issues, including the draft. He also talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff, including Frank Cook. Kennedy closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s personality and spirituality, as well as Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow legislators.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with J. Keith Kennedy was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Kennedy’s office on June 8, 1988. In this interview, Kennedy discusses his family background and early life in Charlotte, North Carolina. He talks about his college education at Duke University in North Carolina, including influential professors. He then talks about interning for U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield from 1972 to 1973, writing speeches, researching issues and political opponents, and assisting Wes Michaelson. He discusses Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign against Wayne Morse, and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, as well as Hatfield’s feelings about President Richard Nixon’s impeachment. He then discusses working as a legislative assistant for Hatfield from 1974 to 1977. Next, he speaks about his work on the Select Committee on Indian Affairs from 1977 to 1981, and on the Senate Appropriations Committee from 1981 to the time of this interview in 1988. Kennedy talks about Hatfield’s legislative agenda and stance on some controversial issues, including the draft. He also talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff, including Frank Cook. Kennedy closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s personality and spirituality, as well as Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow legislators.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with J. Keith Kennedy was conducted by Jim Strassmaier in Kennedy’s office on June 8, 1988. In this interview, Kennedy discusses his family background and early life in Charlotte, North Carolina. He talks about his college education at Duke University in North Carolina, including influential professors. He then talks about interning for U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield from 1972 to 1973, writing speeches, researching issues and political opponents, and assisting Wes Michaelson. He discusses Hatfield’s 1972 re-election campaign against Wayne Morse, and Hatfield’s opposition to the Vietnam War, as well as Hatfield’s feelings about President Richard Nixon’s impeachment. He then discusses working as a legislative assistant for Hatfield from 1974 to 1977. Next, he speaks about his work on the Select Committee on Indian Affairs from 1977 to 1981, and on the Senate Appropriations Committee from 1981 to the time of this interview in 1988. Kennedy talks about Hatfield’s legislative agenda and stance on some controversial issues, including the draft. He also talks about other members of Hatfield’s staff, including Frank Cook. Kennedy closes the interview by discussing Hatfield’s personality and spirituality, as well as Hatfield’s relationship with his fellow legislators.

Tape 1, Side 2. This oral history interview with Janet L. Lamos was conducted by Michael O’Rourke in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Lamos discusses her family background and early life in upstate New York. She briefly describes her work history, then talks about working as a typist for U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She discusses her disagreement with Hatfield’s stance on several issues, including the Vietnam War. Lamos describes her promotion to Hatfield’s executive assistant in 1980 and the duties of that position, including managing Hatfield’s schedule. She also describes some of the other members of Hatfield’s staff, including Wes Michaelson and Gerry Frank, as well as how Hatfield interacted with his staff. She speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and work-life balance; the real estate scandal that plagued Hatfield in 1984; and Hatfield’s family and personal life. She also discusses Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical voting bloc, the President Ronald Reagan administration, and President Richard Nixon.

Tape 2, Side 2. This oral history interview with Janet L. Lamos was conducted by Michael O’Rourke in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Lamos discusses her family background and early life in upstate New York. She briefly describes her work history, then talks about working as a typist for U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She discusses her disagreement with Hatfield’s stance on several issues, including the Vietnam War. Lamos describes her promotion to Hatfield’s executive assistant in 1980 and the duties of that position, including managing Hatfield’s schedule. She also describes some of the other members of Hatfield’s staff, including Wes Michaelson and Gerry Frank, as well as how Hatfield interacted with his staff. She speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and work-life balance; the real estate scandal that plagued Hatfield in 1984; and Hatfield’s family and personal life. She also discusses Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical voting bloc, the President Ronald Reagan administration, and President Richard Nixon.

Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Janet L. Lamos was conducted by Michael O’Rourke in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Lamos discusses her family background and early life in upstate New York. She briefly describes her work history, then talks about working as a typist for U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She discusses her disagreement with Hatfield’s stance on several issues, including the Vietnam War. Lamos describes her promotion to Hatfield’s executive assistant in 1980 and the duties of that position, including managing Hatfield’s schedule. She also describes some of the other members of Hatfield’s staff, including Wes Michaelson and Gerry Frank, as well as how Hatfield interacted with his staff. She speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and work-life balance; the real estate scandal that plagued Hatfield in 1984; and Hatfield’s family and personal life. She also discusses Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical voting bloc, the President Ronald Reagan administration, and President Richard Nixon.

Tape 2, Side 1. This oral history interview with Janet L. Lamos was conducted by Michael O’Rourke in Washington, D.C., from June 3-8, 1988. In this interview, Lamos discusses her family background and early life in upstate New York. She briefly describes her work history, then talks about working as a typist for U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. She discusses her disagreement with Hatfield’s stance on several issues, including the Vietnam War. Lamos describes her promotion to Hatfield’s executive assistant in 1980 and the duties of that position, including managing Hatfield’s schedule. She also describes some of the other members of Hatfield’s staff, including Wes Michaelson and Gerry Frank, as well as how Hatfield interacted with his staff. She speaks at length about Hatfield’s personality, spirituality, and work-life balance; the real estate scandal that plagued Hatfield in 1984; and Hatfield’s family and personal life. She also discusses Hatfield’s relationship with the evangelical voting bloc, the President Ronald Reagan administration, and President Richard Nixon.