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Oral history interview with John E. Jaqua, 2000 October 5-November 1
Overview of the Collection
- Interviewee
- Jaqua, John E. (John Evans), 1920-2009
- Title
- Oral history interview with John E. Jaqua
- Dates
- 2000 October 5-November 1 (inclusive)2000-10-052000-11-01
- Quantity
- .1 cubic feet, (4 audiocassettes (3 hr., 12 min., 38 sec.) + transcript (60 pages))
- Collection Number
- SR 1263
- Summary
- Oral history interview with John E. Jaqua conducted by Donald W. Brodie from October 5 to November 1, 2000, as part of the United States District Court Oral History Project. Jaqua was an attorney in Eugene, Oregon, and helped to found Nike, Inc.
- 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
John Evans Jaqua was born in Iowa in 1920, and grew up in Colorado and California. His family came to Creswell, Oregon, around 1939. He studied at Pomona College in California, but left to enlist in the Marine Corps in 1942. He served as a Marine aviator in the Pacific theater during World War II. In 1944, he and Rosamond "Robin" Robinson were married; they later had four children. After his discharge in 1945, he returned to Pomona College and graduated in 1947. He then attended the University of Oregon Law School and earned a law degree in 1950. He practiced law in Eugene, Oregon, retiring in 1992. He helped to found Nike Inc., and served on Nike's board from 1968 to 2004. He died in 2009.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the United States District Court Oral History Project.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This oral history interview with John E. Jaqua was conducted by Donald W. Brodie at the law offices of Jaqua and Wheatley in Eugene, Oregon, from October 5 to November 1, 2000. In this interview, Jaqua discusses practicing law in Eugene; speaks at length about his involvement with Nike Inc.; and discusses his involvement with the capital campaign for a new law school building at the University of Oregon.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Audio and transcript available online in OHS Digital Collections.
Preferred Citation
Oral history interview with John E. Jaqua, by Donald W. Brodie, SR 1263, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
Joint copyright 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 | Interview session 1
In the first interview session, conducted on October 5, 2000, Jaqua briefly discusses his family background and early life, his service as a Marine in the Pacific theater during World War II, and his experience at Pomona College in Claremont, California. He then talks about his experience at the University of Oregon Law School in Eugene, Oregon, including his professors and classes. He discusses practicing law in Eugene, including cases he handled, judges he argued before, and his involvement with the American Bar Association. He also talks about running a cattle ranch in Springfield, Oregon.
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2000 October 5 |
| 2 | Interview session 2
In the second interview session, conducted on October 17, 2000, Jaqua continues discussing practicing law in Eugene, including judges he argued before, other Eugene lawyers, and his involvement with the Oregon Bar Association.
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2000 October 17 |
| 3 | Interview session 3
In the third interview session, conducted on October 25, 2000, Jaqua continues discussing practicing law in Eugene, including some of the clients he represented and working with lawyers from Japan. He speaks at length about his involvement with Nike, Inc., including serving on the board, helping to set up factories in Japan, and his friendship with Nike cofounder Bill Bowerman.
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2000 October 25 |
| 4 | Interview session 4
In the fourth and final interview session, conducted on November 1, 2000, Jaqua discusses his involvement with the University of Oregon Capital Campaign to construct a new building for the law school. He closes the interview by discussing his retirement activities and his memories of lawyer and University of Oregon Law School Dean Orlando Hollis.
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2000 November 1 |
| Folder | ||
| SR1263 | Interview transcript | 2000 October 5-2000 November 1 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises--Oregon
- Justice, Administration of--Oregon
- Lawyers--Oregon--Eugene
- World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
Personal Names
- Jaqua, John E. (John Evans), 1920-2009
Corporate Names
- Nike (Firm)
Form or Genre Terms
- interviews
- oral histories (literary works)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Brodie, Donald W. (interviewer)
