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Josephine "Jo" Simpson papers, 1955-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Simpson, Jo (Josephine Heald), 1937-2011
- Title
- Josephine "Jo" Simpson papers
- Dates
- 1955-1993 (inclusive)19551993
1978-1980 (bulk)19781980 - Quantity
- 4 linear feet, (5 boxes, one of which is oversized)
- Collection Number
- WUA105
- Summary
- The Josephine "Jo" Simpson papers contain materials related to her student life at Willamette University (1954-1959) and her campaign to become a Republican representative for Oregon's District 10 (1978-1980).
- Repository
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Willamette University Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem, OR
97301
Telephone: 5033706866
Fax: 5033706141
archives@willamette.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open to researchers.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Josephine "Jo" Simpson was born Josephine Heald on March 20, 1937 in Brush, Colorado and moved with her family to Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Simpson was a Willamette University graduate, class of 1959, with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science. While attending Willamette, she met her future husband, Robert G. Simpson, who was studying to be a lawyer in Willamette's College of Law. They were married on the day of her graduation from Willamette. As a mother of three and an active participant in her community working at her children's schools and as a member of the original board of citizens influential in the creation of Tryon Creek State Park, her concern was the needs of the citizens.
Jo Simpson also assisted with a number of Republican campaigns before deciding to run for state office. Influenced by Senator Robert "Bob" Packwood, she ran for State Representative for District 10 as a Republican in 1978 against Philip Lang who was the speaker of the house. With the help of her family through door-to-door campaigning, she was able to win the seat in 1979. She served one term. Simpson died in Portland, Oregon in 2011.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Josephine "Jo" Simpson papers include a large scrapbook documenting her years as a student at Willamette University from 1954 through her graduation in 1959. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, and other memorabilia. The rest of the material pertains to her successful campaign as a Republican candidate for representative for Oregon's District 10 and covers the years 1978-1980. Documents and memorabilia include financial documents, correspondence (1978-1993), newspaper clippings, campaign posters and fliers, polling samples and instructions, and items from her desk.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Josephine "Jo" Simpson papers, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Business Cards | circa 1975-1985 |
| 1 | 2 | Polling Sample and Instructions | 1974 |
| 1 | 3 | Microfilm of Jo's campaign brochure | undated |
| 1 | 4 | Correspondence | 1978-1981 |
| 1 | 5 | Correspondence | 1978-1980 |
| 1 | 6 | Brochures | 1978-1980 |
| 1 | 7 | Correspondence | 1978-1979 |
| 1 | 8 | Receipts | 1978 |
| 1 | 9 | Correspondence
Generally regarding donations and fundraising.
|
1978 |
| 1 | 10 | Correspondence | 1978 |
| 1 | 11 | Correspondence | 1978 |
| 1 | 12 | Endorsements and Election Reports
Includes newspapers.
|
1978 |
| 1 | 13 | Endorsements and Election Reports
Includes newspapers.
|
1978 |
| 1 | 14 | Newspaper Clippings | 1978 April - May |
| 1 | 15 | Various notes and brochures
Originally in a 3-ring binder.
|
1978-1979 |
| 1 | 16 | Bank Receipts and Vouchers
Includes visitor passes for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson, requested by Bob Packwood.
|
1973-1979 |
| 1 | 17 | Bank Receipts and Vouchers | 1979-1981 |
| 1 | 18 | Legislative Directory | 1979 |
| 1 | 19 | Receipts | 1978-1979 |
| 1 | 20 | Miscellaneous | 1977-1979 |
| 1 | 21 | Annual Verified Statement of Economic Interest | 1977-1978 |
| 1 | 22 | Financial Information | 1978-1981 |
| 1 | 23 | Photos and Negatives | circa 1975-1980 |
| 1 | 24 | Congratulations | 1978 |
| 1 | 25 | Congratulations | 1978 |
| 1 | 26 | Pamphlet: "So You Want to be a Candidate" | 1974 February |
| 1 | 27 | Handheld Appointment Book | 1979 |
| 1 | 28 | Check Balancing Book | circa 1978-1980 |
| 1 | 29 | Desk Appointment Book | 1979 |
| 1 | 30 | Republican Sample Ballot - Primary Election
Poster sized
|
1978 May 23 |
| 1 | 31 | Guide for the Election | 1978 |
| 1 | 32 | Voter's Pamphlet (General Election) | 1978 November 7 |
| 1 | 33 | Voter's Pamphlet (Primary Election) | 1978 May 23 |
| 1 | 34 | Joint Legislative Guide | 1979 February 5 |
| 1 | 35 | Telephone Directory of Legislative Assembly | 1979 |
| 1 | 36 | Legislative Directory (Blue) | 1979 |
| 1 | 37 | Captiol Club Membership Roster | 1979-1980 |
| 1 | 38 | Handbook of the Oregon Legislature | 1973 |
| 1 | 39 | Newspapers and Clippings | 1978-1980 |
| 1 | 40 | Newspapers and Clippings | 1978-1980 |
| 1 | 41 | Newspapers and Clippings | 1978-1979 |
| 1 | 42 | Newspapers and Clippings | 1978-1979 |
| 1 | 43 | Correspondence | 1980-1993 |
| 2 | 1 | Desk Name Plate | undated |
| 2 | 2 | State Representative License Plate | 1978-1981 |
| 2 | 3 | Editorial (copy) | 1979 May 1 |
| 2 | 4 | Secretary of State | 1978 |
| 2 | 5 | Small Name Plate | 1978-1980 |
| 3 | 1 | Photographs | undated |
| item | |||
| 3 | 1 | Large Name Plate | undated |
| 3 | 2 | Campaign Banner - Jo Simpson | undated |
| 3 | 3 | Campaign Sign
Thin plastic, 'Campaign'
|
undated |
| 4 | Newspapers
Includes 1978 general election sample ballot
|
1978-1979 | |
| 5 | Scrapbook
Josephine Heald (Jo Simpson) Willamette University scrapbook.
|
1955-1959 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Political Campaigns
- Student activities
- Women politicians--Oregon
Personal Names
- Packwood, Bob
Corporate Names
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. House of Representatives
- Willamette University
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--20th century
Finding aid processed by Hawi Muleta and Selicity Icefire.
2017
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