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Oral history interview with Charles P. Duffy, 1993 May 20-August 3
Overview of the Collection
- Interviewee
- Duffy, Charles P. (Charles Patrick), 1915-2001
- Title
- Oral history interview with Charles P. Duffy
- Dates
- 1993 May 20-August 3 (inclusive)1993-05-201993-08-03
- Quantity
- .1 cubic feet, (5 audiocassettes (3 hr., 34 min., 37 sec.))
- Collection Number
- SR 1235
- Summary
- Oral history interview with Charles P. Duffy conducted by Sandra Duffy from May 20 to August 3, 1993, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Duffy was an attorney in Portland, Oregon.
- 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
Charles Patrick Duffy was born in Portland, Oregon, in 1915. He attended the University of Washington, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1936 and a law degree in 1939. He began practicing law in Portland in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific theater during World War II from 1942 to 1945. After his discharge, he returned to the same law firm in Portland. In 1947, he and Patricia Ann McKenna were married; they later had four children. He died in 2001.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the United States District Court Oral History Project.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Incomplete transcript (131 pages) is available for in-person use at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This oral history interview with Charles P. Duffy was conducted by Sandra Duffy from May 20 to August 3, 1993. In this interview, Duffy discusses his family background and early life in Portland, Oregon; his service in the U.S. Army during World War II; and attending the University of Washington. He then discusses practicing law beginning in 1940. He describes arguing cases before judges James Alger Fee, Claude McColloch, and Gus Solomon. He describes some of the cases he worked on, particularly regarding tax laws. He also talks about arguing cases against U.S. attorneys; his involvement with various civic and social organizations; and his marriage to Patricia Ann McKenna and their children. He closes the interview by revisiting the topic of his family background and early life and discussing his retirement activities.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Audio available online in OHS Digital Collections.
Preferred Citation
Oral history interview with Charles P. Duffy, by Sandra Duffy, SR 1235, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
Joint copyright for this interview is held by the Oregon Historical Society and the U.S. District Court of Oregon Historical Society. Use is allowed according to the following statement: In Copyright – Educational Use Permitted: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Cassette | ||
| 1 | Oral history interview with Charles P. Duffy | 1993 May 20 |
| 2-3 | Oral history interview with Charles P. Duffy | 1993 June 23 |
| 4-5 | Oral history interview with Charles P. Duffy | 1993 August 8 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Justice, Administration of--Oregon
- Lawyers--Oregon--Portland
- Taxation--Law and legislation--Oregon
Personal Names
- Duffy, Charles P. (Charles Patrick), 1915-2001
Form or Genre Terms
- interviews
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Duffy, Sandra (interviewer)
