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Oral history interview with Bob Christ, 1990 September 28
Overview of the Collection
- Interviewee
- Christ, Bob (Robert Marvin), 1927-2019
- Title
- Oral history interview with Bob Christ
- Dates
- 1990 September 281990-09-281990-09-28
- Quantity
- .1 cubic feet, (1 videocassette (1 hr., 40 min., 15 sec.)) : VHS
- Collection Number
- SR 11004
- Summary
- Oral history interview with Bob Christ conducted by Jack G. Collins on September 28, 1990, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Christ was the clerk of the U.S. District Court of 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
Robert "Bob" Marvin Christ was born in Portland, Oregon, in 1927. He was a lawyer in Portland and clerk of the U.S. District Court of Oregon. He died in 2019.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the United States District Court Oral History Project.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Incomplete transcript (36 pages) available for in-person use at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This oral history interview with Bob Christ was conducted by Jack G. Collins on September 28, 1990, with introductory comments by William F. White. White introduces the recording with the title "The Mover for the Shakers." In the interview, Christ briefly describes his early life in Portland, Oregon; his education; and his early career as a lawyer. He then discusses how he began his career as a law clerk at the U.S. District Court of Oregon in Portland, including his initial conversation with George Juba; assembling his staff; and the duties of the job. Christ talks about the procedures of the District Court and about judges he worked with, particularly Gus Solomon. He also talks about the transition to the digital age and other changes to the court. He closes the interview with an anecdote about finding what he thought was a bomb in the court bathroom, and the story of the impeachment of Judge Harry Claiborne of Nevada.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Video is viewable online in OHS Digital Collections.
Preferred Citation
Oral history interview with Bob Christ, by Jack G. Collins, SR 11004, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright for this interview is held by the estate of Bob Christ. In Copyright: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| videocassette | ||
| 1 | Oral history with Bob Christ | 1990-09-28 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Judges--Oregon
- Justice, Administration of--Oregon
- Law clerks--Oregon
- Lawyers--Oregon--Portland
Personal Names
- Christ, Bob (Robert Marvin), 1927-2019
- Claiborne, Harry Eugene
- Solomon, Gus J. (Gus Jerome), 1906-1987
Corporate Names
- United States. District Court (Oregon)
Form or Genre Terms
- interviews
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Collins, Jack G. (Jack Gore), 1930-2010 (interviewer)
- White, William F., d. 2003 (speaker)
