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Oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards, 1991 October 31
Overview of the Collection
- Interviewee
- Edwards, Cecil L.
- Title
- Oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards
- Dates
- 1991 October 311991-10-311991-10-31
- Quantity
- .1 cubic feet, (2 audiocassettes (1 hr., 36 min., 7 sec.))
- Collection Number
- SR 1127
- Summary
- Oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards conducted by James Strassmaier on October 31, 1991, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. Edwards was chief clerk of the Oregon House of Representatives, secretary of the Senate, and legislative historian.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- This project is supported in whole or part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Cecil Leroy Edwards was born in Salem, Oregon, in 1906. He began working as a secretary for the Oregon Legislature in 1933; serving as chief clerk of Oregon House of Representatives in 1963; serving as secretary of the Senate from 1965 to 1975, and serving as legislative historian from 1975 to 1993. He died in 1995.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards was conducted by Jim Strassmaier at the Capitol building in Salem, Oregon, on October 31, 1991. In the interview, Edwards discusses the life and political career of Jason Boe, a conservative Democrat who was president of the Oregon Senate from 1973 to 1980. He discusses the improvements Boe made to the Capitol building; his political influence on the House; and his relationship to Governor Tom McCall. Edwards briefly discusses the balance of powers between the executive and legislative branches in Oregon. He talks about Boe's political ambitions, his efforts for school financing, and his role in passing some of the landmark legislation of the 1970s, including on land use. Edwards also describes Boe's personality and sense of humor. Edwards closes the interview by discussing his own career as legislative historian.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Audio available online in OHS Digital Collections.
Preferred Citation
Oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards, by Jim Strassmaier, SR 1127, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright is held by the Oregon Historical Society. Licensed under Creative Commons, BY-NC-SA: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Cassette | ||
1-2 | Oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards | 1991 October 31 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Historians--Oregon
- Legislation--Oregon
- Legislators--Oregon
Personal Names
- Boe, Jason, 1929-1990
- Edwards, Cecil L.
Corporate Names
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- interviews
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Strassmaier, James (interviewer)