Travis Cross papers - Archives West

Travis Cross papers, 1950-2004

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Cross, Travis (William Travis), 1927-2004
Title: Travis Cross papers
Dates: 1950-2004 (inclusive)
19502004
Quantity: 14 linear feet, (14 boxes)
Collection Number: WUA039
Summary: The Travis Cross papers contain a variety of materials related to the work Cross did for Mark Hatfield as well as personal materials that cover the years 1950-2004.
Repository: 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: These materials are open to researchers.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

William Travis Cross was born in Salem, Oregon in March 1927. Graduating from North Salem High School in 1944, he went to Stanford University and majored in Political Science but left in 1945 to join the Navy and fight in World War II. Returning to the United States in 1946, he attended Willamette University for two years, then went back to Stanford to complete his Political Science degree in 1949. It was while Cross was studying at Stanford that he met and became friends with Mark Hatfield.

Cross returned to Willamette University in the fall of 1949 to become Director of Information and Alumni Affairs. One year later he moved to Eugene to work as the assistant to the Chancellor of Higher Education, University of Oregon, where he served for seven years.

After Mark Hatfield became the Oregon Secretary of State, Cross joined his staff, serving in various capacities during Hatfield's two years as Secretary of State and eight years as the Governor of Oregon. Cross was Hatfield's press agent, chief political adviser, legislative liaison, and deputy – to name but a few of his roles during those years.

Cross moved on to do freelance public relations work in 1968 when Hatfield became a United States Senator. Among his clients were George Romney (Governor of Michigan), the United States National Bank, and the Columbia Broadcasting System. In March 1969 Cross joined the University of California as Vice President for University Relations where he served for six years.

Cross and his family moved back to Portland in 1975. For the next seventeen years, he worked in public relations at St. Vincent Hospital, retiring in 1992. Cross battled Parkinson's disease for over 20 years and died from complications in 2004.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Travis Cross papers contain material related to the work Cross did for Mark Hatfield and personal materials that cover the years 1950-2004. Because Cross filled a variety of roles in his work with Oregon Secretary of State and Governor Hatfield, the materials in the collection are wide ranging in scope. Correspondence and memos covering the years 1950-1968 detail campaign strategy, office procedures for the governor's staff, detailed analysis of contributor approaches, and personal reflections.

Additionally, there are copies of speeches given by Hatfield, campaign materials for the different campaigns Cross worked on for Hatfield, transcripts of talk programs, and audio and visual recordings of interviews and speeches given by Travis Cross.

Materials covering the years 1968-1975 include correspondence with clients Cross worked for as a public relations consultant, his work as a volunteer on the 1972 campaign for President Richard Nixon, and for various Republican fundraising campaigns. Correspondence from this time includes letters from Governor George Romney, Nelson Rockefeller, John Lindsay, and Gerry Frank.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

For further information, see the section on copyright in the Regulations and Procedures of the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.

Copyright Information: Before material from collections at Willamette University Archives and Special Collections may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permission. Persons wishing to quote from materials in any collections held by University Archives and Special Collections should consult the University Archivist. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Travis Cross papers, Archives and Special Collections, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Materials retain original order whenever possible. Otherwise, materials are arranged in alphabetical or chronological order.

Location of Collection

Mark O. Hatfield Library

Acquisition Information

Donated by Beverly J. Cross, 2006.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I: Aide to Hatfield, 1950-1988Return to Top

This series is organized in two subseries: A. Correspondence and B. Campaign materials. Arrangement is chronological within each subseries.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Subseries A: Correspondence Organized alphabetically by addressee and includes process-related correspondence such as scheduling, thank you letters, information about functions, speech drafts, and numerous other subjects.	1950-1968
Box	Folder
1	1	A-Al	1950-1968
1	2	Am-Az	1950-1968
1	3	B-Ba	1950-1968
1	4	Be-Bl	1950-1968
1	5	Bo-Bz	1950-1968
1	6	Ca-Cl	1950-1968
1	7	Co-Cz	1950-1968
1	8	D-De	1950-1968
1	9	Di-Dz	1950-1968
1	10	F-Fl	1950-1968
2	1	G-Gl	1950-1968
2	2	Go-Gz	1950-1968
2	3	H-He	1950-1968
2	4	Hi-Ho	1950-1968
2	5	Hu-Hz	1950-1968
2	6	I	1950-1968
2	7	K-Ke	1950-1968
2	8	Ki-Kz	1950-1968
2	9	La	1950-1968
2	10	Le	1950-1968
2	11	Li-Lz	1950-1968
2	12	Ma	1950-1968
3	1	Mc	1950-1968
3	2	Me	1950-1968
3	3	Mi	1950-1968
3	4	Mo-Mz	1950-1968
3	5	Pr-Pz	1950-1968
3	6	Q	1950-1968
3	7	Ra-Ri	1950-1968
3	8	Ro-Rz	1950-1968
3	9	S-Se	1950-1968
3	10	Sha-She	1950-1968
3	11	Shi-Sl	1950-1968
3	12	Sm-Sn	1950-1968
3	13	So-St	1950-1968
4	1	Su-Sz	1950-1968
4	2	Ta-Th	1950-1968
4	3	Television-Radio (correspondence)	1950-1968
4	4	Thornton, Robert Y.	1950-1968
4	5	Ti-Tz	1950-1968
4	6	U	1950-1968
4	7	V	1950-1968
4	8	Wa-Wi	1950-1968
4	9	Wampler, Robert	1950-1968
4	10	Wl-Wz	1950-1968
4	11	X-Y-Z	1950-1968
4	12	A Second alphabetical group containing memos from Travis Cross organized alphabetically by subject.	1960-1962
4	13	B	1960-1962
4	14	C	1960-1962
4	15	D	1960-1962
4	16	E	1960-1962
4	17	F	1960-1962
4	18	G	1960-1962
4	19	H	1960-1962
4	20	I	1960-1962
4	21	J	1960-1962
4	22	K	1960-1962
4	23	L	1960-1962
4	24	M	1960-1962
4	25	N	1960-1962
4	26	O	1960-1962
4	27	P	1960-1962
4	28	Q	1960-1962
4	29	V	1960-1962
4	30	W	1960-1962
4	31	X	1960-1962
4	32	Y	1960-1962
4	33	Z	1960-1962
5	1	Memoranda	1963
5	2	Memoranda	1964
5	3	Memoranda	1965 January - July
5	4	Memoranda	1965 August - December
		Subseries B: Hatfield campaign materials Includes a variety of campaign memos, briefing materials, pamphlets, press materials, news releases, campaign bumper stickers, buttons, door handle cards, and other types of campaign items for distribution.	1950-1988
Box	Folder
6	1	Pre 1956 Hatfield speeches and a few pamphlets.	1950-1956
6	2	Campaign Materials include planned press releases, Voters Information booklets, correspondence with Howell Appling, and a list of candidates for Oregon Legislature.	1956
6	3	Campaign Materials include planned press releases, Voters Information booklets, correspondence with Howell Appling, and a list of candidates for Oregon Legislature.	1956
6	4	Campaign Materials include planned press releases, Voters Information booklets, correspondence with Howell Appling, and a list of candidates for Oregon Legislature.	1956
6	5	Campaign Materials include planned press releases, Voters Information booklets, correspondence with Howell Appling, and a list of candidates for Oregon Legislature.	1956
6	6	Press Releases	1957 January - February
6	7	Press Releases	1957 March - May
6	8	Press Releases	1957 June
6	9	Press Releases	1957 July
6	10	Press Releases	1957 August
6	11	Press Releases	1957 September
6	12	Press Releases	1957 October
6	13	Press Releases	1957 November
6	15	Press Releases	1957 December
6	16	Campaign Materials include Cross contacts, press materials, press releases, campaign pamphlets, and speech drafts.	1958
6	17	Campaign Materials include Cross contacts, press materials, press releases, campaign pamphlets, and speech drafts.	1958
6	18	Campaign Materials include Cross contacts, press materials, press releases, campaign pamphlets, and speech drafts.	1958
6	19	Campaign Materials include Cross contacts, press materials, press releases, campaign pamphlets and speech drafts.	1958
6	20	Campaign news releases - primary	1958
6	21	Hatfield campaign pamphlet	1958
6	22	Water Pollution	1958
6	23	Campaign Materials include campaign contributions reports, voter survey reports, memos from Cross and Hatfield, and draft acceptance and defeat statements.	1962
6	24	Campaign Materials include campaign contributions reports, voter survey reports, memos from Cross and Hatfield, and draft acceptance and defeat statements.	1962
6	25	Campaign Materials include campaign contributions reports, voter survey reports, memos from Cross and Hatfield, and draft acceptance and defeat statements.	1962
6	26	Campaign Materials include campaign contributions reports, voter survey reports, memos from Cross and Hatfield, and draft acceptance and defeat statements.	1962
6	27	Campaign Materials include campaign contributions reports, voter survey reports, memos from Cross and Hatfield, and draft acceptance and defeat statements.	1962
6	28	Hatfield Administration Campaign Campaign advice for candidates.	1962
6	29	Marksman Newsgram Newsletter sent to supporters.	1962
6	30	Hatfield campaign materials Speech drafts, memos, and schedules among other materials.	1958-1962
6	31	Hatfield campaign materials Speech drafts, memos, and schedules among other materials.	1958-1962
6	32	Mailing lists	1962
6	33	Contributors	1958-1962
6	34	Campaign	1966
7	1	Campaign materials Materials include speeches, memos, and campaign pamphlets.	1957-1960
7	2	Campaign materials Materials include speeches, memos, and campaign pamphlets.	1957-1960
7	3	Committee Guide Book, Hatfield for Governor	1958
7	4	Hatfield	1957-1966
7	5	Goldwater Campaign materials for Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign.	1964
7	6	Goldwater Campaign materials for Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign.	1964
7	7	National Ticket (President or Vice President encouragement)	1961-1964
7	8	Commencement addresses	1961-1966
7	9	Republican National Convention Facts Book	1964
7	10	Metropolitan Republican Women's Club, Mallory Hotel	1965 March 9
7	11	Hatfield campaign materials Gallup polls, conference reports, pamphlets, and memos.	1957-1966
7	12	Hatfield campaign materials Gallup polls, conference reports, pamphlets and memos.	1957-1966
7	13	Hatfield campaign materials Gallup polls, conference reports, pamphlets, and memos.	1957-1966
7	14	Hatfield election materials	1966
7	15	Campaign Songs and Sheet Music	undated
7	16	Hatfield Speeches	1959-1966
7	17	Hatfield Speeches	1959-1966
7	18	Hatfield Speeches	1959-1966
7	19	Hatfield Public Relations Materials	1957-1968
7	20	Hatfield materials	1959-1967
8	1	Statement regarding re-election	1961 October
8	2	Pearson, Walter J. (campaign)	1962
8	3	Tabloid-Campaign	1962
8	4	Telethon	1962
8	5	Campaign	1964
8	6	Campaign materials	1958-1966
8	7	AP-Oregon-Washington, Holiday Inn, Portland, Oregon	1965 October 22
8	8	Campaign Materials contain memos, voter survey reports and campaign contributions among other items.	1966
8	9	Campaign Materials contain memos, voter survey reports and campaign contributions among other items.	1966
8	10	Great Decisions pamphlets Pamphlet prepared for use in the 1966 campaign.	1966
8	11	Campaign News Releases	1966
8	12	Campaign Materials Materials include speech drafts, contributions information, speech drafts for first and second place wins and the copy of a speech made in Silverton, Oregon in 1983.	1972-1984
8	13	U.S. National Bank Materials include information about banking practices being investigated.	1952-1965
8	14	Oregon Secretary of State Materials include Oregon State Department newsletters and press releases.	1957-1960
8	15	Oregon Secretary of State Materials include copies of speeches, news articles, press releases, memos and a copy of the Good Government Success Committee findings.	1959-1967
8	16	Oregon Secretary of State Materials include copies of speeches, news articles, press releases, memos and a copy of the Good Government Success Committee findings.	1959-1967
8	17	Oregon Secretary of State Materials include copies of speeches, news articles, press releases, memos and a copy of the Good Government Success Committee findings.	1959-1967
8	18	Oregon Secretary of State Materials include copies of speeches, news articles, press releases, memos and a copy of the Good Government Success Committee findings.	1959-1967
8	19	United States Senator Materials include news articles, memos and correspondence.	1966-1988
8	23	Photographs and pamphlets	1963-1983

Series II: Travis Cross personal papers, 1952-2004Return to Top

This series is organized into three subseries: A. Correspondence, B. Richard M. Nixon materials, and C. Cross business papers. Arrangement is original order within each subseries.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Subseries A: Correspondence This subseries includes three separate runs of Cross correspondence, each one arranged in alphabetical order (for the most part) and each appearing to serve a different purpose. These groups have been left in original order to provide the researcher with information on how Cross organized his personal files. Each series does overlap with the others, but it appears the different groupings relate to Cross's public relations business, his time with the University of California, and his private correspondence. There are some non-correspondence materials mixed is as well as Hatfield material that is of a personal nature to Cross and his family.	1952-2004
Box	Folder
9	1	A	1952-2004
9	2	ACPRA (American College Public Relations Association)	1952-2004
9	3	Adams, J. J.	1952-2004
9	4	B	1952-2004
9	5	Banowsky, William S.	1952-2004
9	6	Boivin, Harry D.	1952-2004
9	7	C-D	1952-2004
9	8	Chamber of Commerce-Pasadena Legislative Action Committee	1952-2004
9	9	Dole, Hollis	1952-2004
9	10	E	1952-2004
9	11	Emory, Dan	1952-2004
9	12	Erlichman, John	1952-2004
9	13	Evans, Dan	1952-2004
9	14	F	1952-2004
9	15	Finch, Robert H.	1952-2004
9	16	Flournoy, Houston	1952-2004
9	17	Fritz, Roger	1952-2004
9	18	G	1952-2004
9	19	Geier, Leo E.	1952-2004
9	20	Gordon, Lou	1952-2004
9	21	H	1952-2004
9	22	Haldeman, H. R.	1952-2004
9	23	Hamilton, Andy	1952-2004
9	24	ITT	1952-2004
9	25	J	1952-2004
9	26	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation	1952-2004
9	27	K	1952-2004
9	28	Kekst, Gershon	1952-2004
9	29	Klein, Herbert	1952-2004
9	30	L	1952-2004
9	31	Lansing, John	1952-2004
9	32	M	1952-2004
9	33	McCall, Tom	1952-2004
9	34	McClosky, Pete	1952-2004
9	35	Monagan, Bob	1952-2004
9	36	Mullen, G. Frederick	1952-2004
9	37	N	1952-2004
9	38	Nelson, Lyle	1952-2004
9	39	Next Trip - Miscellaneous	1952-2004
9	40	Nofziger, Lyn	1952-2004
9	41	O	1952-2004
9	42	Order of the Blue Fox	1952-2004
9	43	P-Q	1952-2004
9	44	Packwood, Bob	1952-1973
9	45	Packwood	1974-2004
9	46	Packwood	1974-2004
9	47	Payne, Ancil	1952-2004
9	48	Payne, Tige	1952-2004
9	49	R	1952-2004
9	50	Romney, George	1952-2004
9	51	S	1952-2004
9	52	Sanford, Terry	1952-2004
9	53	Sheriffs, Dr. Alex	1952-2004
9	54	Speeches Copies of speeches and correspondence related to speeches.	1952-2004
9	55	Speeches Copies of speeches and correspondence related to speeches.	1952-2004
9	56	Stanford University	1952-2004
9	57	T	1952-2004
9	58	U-V	1952-2004
9	59	University of California (Miscellaneous)	1952-2004
9	60	Veneman, John G.	1952-2004
9	61	W	1952-2004
9	60	Wheeler, Ed	1952-2004
9	62	White, F. Clifton	1952-2004
9	63	X, Y, Z	1952-2004
10	1	A	1952-2004
10	2	Article: Stanford Review (Not used except pic)	1952-2004
10	3	Article: Beta Theta Pi	1952-2004
10	4	Article: OJ (Oregon Journal) Hoover Hatfield Runkel	1952-2004
10	5	B	1952-2004
10	6	Biography	1952-2004
10	7	C	1952-2004
10	8	Candidacy, The	1952-2004
10	9	Cake, Ralph	1952-2004
10	10	Christopher News Notes	1952-2004
10	11	Citizens for Eisenhower form letter	1952-2004
10	12	Citizens for Eisenhower: Delegates	1952-2004
10	13	Courtesy Letters	1952-2004
10	14	Cowley, W. H.	1952-2004
10	15	Dawkins, Bill	1952-2004
10	16	Dems Newsletter	1952-2004
10	16	Directories, Funds	1952-2004
10	17	Donnelly	1952-2004
10	18	Donor Letter	1952-2004
10	19	Dog Show	1952-2004
10	20	E	1952-2004
10	21	E	1952-2004
10	22	Economies of Communications Media	1952-2004
10	23	Education	1952-2004
10	24	Eisenhower Nomination Election	1952-2004
10	25	Eugene-Organization Directory	1952-2004
10	26	F	1952-2004
10	27	Films	1952-2004
10	28	Frank, Gerry	1952-2004
10	29	Friends of Mark, Personal	1952-2004
10	30	FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt)	1952-2004
10	31	Hatfield, Mark (personal correspondence)	1952-2004
10	32	Hatfield, Mark, Miscellaneous (personal mementos)	1952-2004
10	33	Mark Hatfield Radio (The Political Pulse) Correspondence and scripts for radio appearances in a Willamette University radio program.	1952-2004
10	34	Hatfield correspondence: non-campaign	1952-2004
10	35	Hoffman, Paul (re: VP MH)	1952-2004
10	35	Hoover, Herbert and Hatfield Script for "The Political Pulse".	1952-2004
10	36	Insurance	1952-2004
10	37	Itinerary: Mark Hatfield	1952-2004
10	38	JR of C of C (Chamber of Commerce) Nomination National	1952-2004
10	39	Kane-Henry GPO Research	1952-2004
10	40	L	1952-2004
10	41	LaGrande Evening Observer	1952-2004
10	42	Letterheads	1952-2004
10	43	Literature: MH (Mark Hatfield) for Secretary State Rough layouts for campaign pamphlets.	1952-2004
10	44	M	1952-2004
10	45	Medford Mail Tribune: Eric Allen Jr.	1952-2004
10	46	Mill Ends; OJ (Oregon Journal)	1952-2004
10	47	McKay, Douglas Time - August 23, 1954 cover story.	1954 August 23
10	48	N	1952-2004
10	49	Newbury, Earl T.	1952-2004
10	50	NY (New York) Times	1952-2004
10	51	Newspaper Advertising	1952-2004
10	52	O	1952-2004
10	53	Organization: MH (Mark Hatfield) for Secretary of State Campaign	1952-2004
10	54	Oregon Prison Association	1952-2004
10	55	'Other' Campaign Literature	1952-2004
10	56	Outdoor Advertising	1952-2004
10	57	P	1952-2004
10	58	Personal Letter Form	1952-2004
10	59	Petti - Stories	1952-2004
10	60	Platform 1952 GOP National	1952
10	61	Poll	1952-2004
10	62	Portable Press Conference	1952-2004
10	63	Press Release	1955
10	64	Press Releases: Pre-Secretary of State Campaign	1952-2004
10	65	Programs	1952-2004
10	66	Publishing	1952-2004
10	67	R	1952-2004
10	68	Radio	1952-2004
10	69	Referendum - Ballot No. 2	1952-2004
10	70	Regan Inauguration	1952-2004
10	71	Rodeo, How to Watch A	1952-2004
10	72	S	1952-2004
10	73	SDX (Sigma Delta Chi)	1952-2004
10	74	Speeches: Speech Material	1952-2004
10	75	Sloper, Val. D. Judge	1952-2004
10	76	Smith, Elmo	1952-2004
10	77	Svendsen	1952-2004
10	78	T	1952-2004
10	79	Taylor Radmore	1952-2004
10	80	Timetable: MH (Mark Hatfield) for Secretary of State	1956
10	81	TV Time	1952-2004
10	82	U.S. Senate Race Abortion	1956-1960
10	83	Willamette (University) Library	1952-2004
10	84	Walsh, William E. - Chairman MH (Mark Hatfield) Secretary of State	1952-2004
10	85	White House liaison, MH (Mark Hatfield)	1952-2004
10	86	Wiretapping	1952-2004
10	87	Year round schools	1952-2004
11	1	Armstrong, Anne	1952-2004
11	2	Armstrong, Edwin H.	1952-2004
11	3	Brian, Earl W.	1952-2004
11	4	Day, L. B.	1952-2004
11	5	Dillon, Jane	1952-2004
11	6	Blatchford, Joe	1952-2004
11	7	Bennis, Warren	1952-2004
11	8	Bagley, Bill	1952-2004
11	9	Altman, Stuart	1952-2004
11	10	Duncan, Robert B.	1952-2004
11	11	Ehrlichman, John	1952-2004
11	12	Fleming, Arthur Sherwood	1952-2004
11	13	Frank, Milton	1952-2004
11	14	Frisbee, Don C.	1952-2004
11	15	Geier, Leo E.	1952-2004
11	16	Gillenwaters, Edgar M.	1952-2004
11	17	Ginn, Rosemary	1952-2004
11	18	Grobstein, Clifford	1952-2004
11	19	Haddad, Edmonde A. (Los Angeles World Affairs Council)	1952-2004
11	20	Harmon, Willis W.	1952-2004
11	21	Harmer, John L.	1952-2004
11	22	Hartley, Fred L.	1952-2004
11	23	Heath, Robert (friend of Ted Hughes)	1952-2004
11	24	Henry, Robert M.	1952-2004
11	25	Herman, R. L."Dick"	1952-2004
11	26	Hersman, M. Frank, M.D.	1952-2004
11	27	Herwig, Barbara	1952-2004
11	28	Hickel, Walter J.	1952-2004
11	29	Hitch, Charles J.	1952-2004
11	30	Hurst, Jim	1952-2004
11	31	Jackson, Henry M. (Scoop)	1952-2004
11	32	Kalmbach - "The President's Lawyer"	1952-2004
11	33	Kennedy, Edward M.	1952-2004
11	34	Kerr, Clark	1952-2004
11	35	Keysor, James B.	1952-2004
11	36	Lancaster, William H.	1952-2004
11	37	Lansing, John Y.	1952-2004
11	38	Lincoln, Murray D.	1952-2004
11	39	Lindsay, John V.	1952-2004
11	40	Dr. Robert Lisensky (President, Willamette University)	1952-2004
11	41	Luce, Henry	1952-2004
11	42	Lugar, Richard Green (Mayor, Indianapolis, Indiana)	1952-2004
11	43	Layman, Richard W.	1952-2004
11	44	Malek, Frederick	1952-2004
11	45	Mayer, William E. M.D.	1952-2004
11	46	McLennan, Bob (Assemblyman)	1952-2004
11	47	Merriam, William R. - biography file	1952-2004
11	48	Miller, Carl S.	1952-2004
11	49	Miller, Gerald H.	1952-2004
11	50	Milliken, William G.	1952-2004
11	51	Moynihan	1952-2004
11	52	Moore, Robert H.	1952-2004
11	53	Morris, Brad	1952-2004
11	54	Mossman, Sandra L.	1952-2004
11	55	Nelson, Lyle M.	1952-2004
11	56	O'Neill, Thomas (Tip)	1952-2004
11	57	Palmieri, Victor H.	1952-2004
11	58	Percy, Charles	1952-2004
11	59	Pieper, George R., M.D.	1952-2004
11	60	Pottinger, J. Stanley	1952-2004
11	61	Jennings, Randolph	1952-2004
11	62	Reagan, Mrs. Ronald (Nancy)	1952-2004
11	63	Reed, Thomas C.	1952-2004
11	64	Reid, Harry M. (Lieutenant Governor of Nevada)	1952-2004
11	65	Republican Women's Conference general biographies	1952-2004
11	66	Richardson, Elliot - Secretary of Defense	1952-2004
11	67	Ring, Eleanor	1952-2004
11	68	Rivera, Geraldo	1952-2004
11	69	Roberts, Clete	1952-2004
11	70	Rockefeller, Nelson	1952-2004
11	71	Romney, Lenore Mrs. (George)	1952-2004
11	72	Rust, William Charles	1952-2004
11	73	Salvatori, Henry	1952-2004
11	74	Schmitz, John G.	1952-2004
11	75	Schrieber, Taft	1952-2004
11	76	Smith, Lendon, M.D.	1952-2004
11	77	Tunney, John Varick	1952-2004
11	78	Van Camp, Brian	1952-2004
11	79	Veneman, John G.	1952-2004
11	80	Weinberger, Caspar	1952-2004
11	81	White, F. Clifton biography file	1952-2004
11	82	White House Profile	1952-2004
11	83	Wilson, Malcolm (Governor of New York)	1952-2004
11	84	Wilson, William A.	1952-2004
11	85	Wimpress, Duncan	1952-2004
11	86	Young, George	1952-2004
11	87	Younger, Evelle J.	1952-2004
11	88	Correspondence as a result of Miami Convention and Material to take to Miami	1952-2004
11	89	Materials Used at Convention	1952-2004
11	90	Houston Meeting - Governor's Conference	1972 June 4
11	91	Schedule-TC-LAX-Medford-PTH-Burbank	1972 May 25 - 26
11	92	Burbank-Portland-Burbank-Hatfield B.D.	1972 July 12 - 13
11	93	Sacramento	1972 May 9 - 10
11	94	Sacramento Trip	1972 March 7
11	95	Sacramento Trip	1972 March 7
11	96	San Francisco, Bagley Dinner	1972 June 29 - 30
11	97	Washington D.C.	1972 May 16 - 18
11	98	Washington D.C.-Congressional Dinner	1972 May 1
11	99	Republican Governor's Conference Greenbriar	1972 April 30 - May 2
11	100	Schedule; Materials requested for trip: New Advisory meeting, Letter from John B. Martin	1972
11	101	Washington D.C. Trip	1972 February 28 - March 3
		Subseries B: Richard M. Nixon materials These materials deal with Richard Nixon's second presidential campaign.	1972
Box	Folder
11	102	CRP (Committee to Re-elect the President) (Business Industry Committee) Washington Memos Materials include Nixon campaign pamphlets and fliers, newspaper articles and a booklet from a dinner honoring Vice President Nixon.	1972
11	103	CRP (Committee to Re-elect the President) (Business Industry Committee) Materials include memos from Washington, D.C. regarding campaign.	1972
11	104	Correspondence, City Chairmen	1972
11	105	CRP (Committee to Re-elect the President) (Business Industry Committee) Materials include memos from Washington, D.C. regarding campaign.	1972
11	106	CRP (Committee to Re-elect the President) (Business Industry Committee) Southern California Publicity Materials include press releases from various supporters of President Nixon.	1972
		Subseries C: Travis Cross business and personal materials This subseries contains copies of speeches, information from various organizations Cross was a member of, brochures, pamphlets, and other mementos.	1950-2002
Box	Folder
12	1	Speeches, Cross	1950-1980
12	2	Speeches, Cross	1950-1980
12	3	Speeches, Cross	1950-1980
12	4	Speeches, Cross	1950-1980
12	5	Speeches, Cross	1950-1980
12	6	Speeches, Cross	1950-1980
12	7	Miscellaneous speeches by Travis Cross	1952
12	8	La Grande Lions Club	1954 April 19
12	9	Editorial Writers Speech, Travis Cross	1961 September 15
12	10	Idaho Trip, Press Club	1963 October 20
12	11	Law School (Holey Class)	1963 November 1
12	12	City of Hope Award Dinner, Man of the Year, Eugene R. Nudelman	1963 November 17
12	13	University of Portland Public Relations Seminar	1963 November 26
12	14	Salem American Businesswomen	1966 May 11
12	15	Chicago Illinois, PRSA Institute	1967 June 9
12	16	Salem, Oregon, Salem Rotary Club	1968 November 27
12	17	Salem, Oregon, Willamette Alumni Banquet	1969 May 17
12	18	San Mateo, California, San Mateo Rotary	1969 July 17
12	19	American Political Management Consultants Seminar, New York City	1969 September 20
12	20	San Francisco, Democratic Women of Northern California	1969 October 9
12	21	University Night Alumni House	1969 October 20
12	22	Faculty Club Political Science Group	1969 October 22
12	23	Talking Paper, President Hitch	1969 November 13
12	24	Los Angeles PRSA, 22nd Annual Meeting	1969 November 18
12	25	Talking Paper, Dean Williams Staff	1970 March 3
12	26	Talking Paper, Chancellor Heyns	1970 June 10
12	27	San Franciso Hastings Commencement Address	1970 June 12
12	28	Vice President McCorkle and Johnson	1970 September 1, 8
12	29	UCLA UR Conference	1970 September 10 - 11
12	30	Gold Shield Los Angeles	1970 September 15
12	31	Davis Agricultural Specialists	1970 September 22
12	32	Berkeley University Hall Professional Group	1970 October 8
12	33	Berkeley Academic Senate Council	1970 October 14
12	34	San Francisco, Arthur Sammis Memorial	1970 November 2
12	35	Keynote Address American College Public Relations- Association-American Alumni Council District Conference.	1971 February 3
12	36	Toast on Departure, University of California	1971 September 28
12	37	Travis Cross file on Doug McKay	circa 1950s
12	38	Directories (City) - Oregon	1960-1990
12	39	Cross, various materials	1960-1969
12	40	Montana Information about the death of Montana Governor Donald Nutter.	1962
12	41	Republican Victories through Public Relations	1965
12	42	Fifty-eighth National Governor's Conference	1966
12	43	Romney, George	1960-1997
12	44	Group '80	1980
12	45	Some Outstanding Women	1989 June
12	46	Senator Mark O. Hatfield Announcement Dinner	1989 October 14
12	47	Reunion photos Photocopies.	1954, 2002
12	48	Personal letters addressed to Travis Cross Most of the correspondence is handwritten notes from Hatfield to Cross.	1954, 1992
12	49	Hatfield Service Program from "The Portland Affair: An evening to honor Senator Hatfield."	1990
12	50	Quote file Quotations that seem to have been gathered for reference in speeches.	undated
13	1	We the People A Candidate Guide Book to the 1972 California State and Federal Elections.	1972
13	2	Untitled document outlining achievements of President Nixon's first term in office	1972
13	3	Political Interest Profiles	1980
13	4	Political Interest Profiles	1980
13	5	Political Interest Profiles	1980
13	6	Political Interest Profiles	1980
13	7	The Role of Congress	undated
13	8	Senate Republican Policy Committee	1971-1972
13	9	Senate Republican Memo	1970-1979
13	10	Oregon Voter pamphlet	1969
13	11	Potential Campaign Coordinators Box containing cards describing possible political workers in the West Coast for Hatfield campaigns.	1950-1968
13	12	Potential Campaign Coordinators	1950-1968
13	13	Potential Campaign Coordinators	1950-1968
13	14	Potential Campaign Coordinators	1950-1968
13	15	Potential Campaign Coordinators	1950-1968
13	16	Cross papers inventory	2001

Series III: Audio/Visual materials and memorabilia, 1952-2004Return to Top

This series contains audio tapes of speeches by Cross, video tapes of events Cross took part in, and Hatfield campaign items such as campaign buttons, a campaign apron, and campaign posters. There are also two items in map case drawer #2.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
		Subseries A: Audio/visual material	1958-1992
Box	item
14	1	Senator George Murphy and son AOI Convention - PTD. Approximately 45 minutes in length. 1/4 inch audio tape on 7 inch reel.	circa 1960s
14	2	Travis Cross - KATU Interview	1962 June 15
14	3	Travis Cross - Oregon Report	1962 November
14	4	Travis Cross - Oregon Reports with Bob Bruce	circa 1963 November
14	5	Travis Cross - KXL "Talking Point" with John Salisbury	1964 July 26
14	6	Governor Hatfield at $1000 a plate - Washington D.C.	1964 October 1
14	7	Pilot Rock High School Graduation - Travis Cross' address	1965 May 27
14	8	Travis Cross - news conference	1965 October 24
14	9	Looking at Politics from the Governor's Chair Given at the Western States Republican Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Travis Cross at 420 into tape at 3 3/4 speed.	1965 November 5
14	10	The Strange Politics of 1968 Governor Tom McCall's introduction may have been omitted from the tape. Speech given in Portland, Oregon by Tom Wicker, Bureau Chief of the New York Times in Washington D.C. Provided as a public service by the Associated Oregon Industries and KOAC Radio.	1968 September 27
14	11	Illegible title - Careers in Government (?)	circa 1960s
14	12	Unidentified 1/4 inch audio tape	undated
14	13	Cross	undated
14	14	Call from John Salisbury of KXL	Before Labor Day 1964
14	15	Travis Cross speech before the Rotary Club of Salem, Oregon	1968 November 27
14	16	Willamette alumni	1969 May 17
14	17	Travis Cross interview with John Salisbury Used on Featurescope at 7:25 a.m. on February 9 and 10, 1971.	1971 February 3
14	18	Rip Van Winkle and other Trips - Travis Cross speech	February 3
14	19	Reactor Panel (Travis Cross) Panel consisted of Andy Smith, Lou Perry, Cordon Bjork, Jean Henniges, Don Mack, and Andy Smith.	undated
14	20	Mark Hatfield on Record!	1958
14	21	Mark Hatfield on Record!	1958
14	22	Mark Hatfield on Record!	1958
14	23	Travis Cross - a commentary by John Salisbury, KXL Radio	1967 May 17
14	24	Glenn Jackson confirmation	1979 April 5
14	25	Mark Hatfield at City Club	1982 August 13
14	26	Senator Mark Hatfield playing patient bingo with Robin Kelly at St. Vincent Hospital	1985 November 26
14	27	Hatfield Silverton speech	1989 October 14
14	28	Meet the Press - Mark Hatfield	undated
14	29	Must listen - Travis Cross	undated
14	30	Senator Goldwater at Oregon Delegation breakfast With Travis Cross and Ed Durno at the San Francisco GOP National Convention.	1964 July 14
14	31	Dedication of KGW Headquarters on Jefferson Street in Portland, Oregon Chet Huntley, an NBC anchor, dedicates new KGW-TV studios in Portland. Huntley conveys greetings from colleagues in the East to Travis Cross.	circa 1965
14	32	Travis Cross retirement dinner	1992 June 26
14	33	Slides	undated
		Subseries B: Memorabilia
Box	Carton
		Oregon State Fair 100th Anniversary drinking glass	circa 1961
		Mark O. Hatfield campaign buttons and pins	circa 1956-1968
14	2	Dr. R. J. McIntire Atlantic City pin and political chips	1951
	item
15	1	Radio switches	undated
15	2	Radio indicator lights	undated
15	3	"Thanks" statue from San Gabriel Valley Council Boy Scouts of America	1974
16	1	Photograph of Travis Cross	undated
16	2	Mark O. Hatfield campaign towel	circa 1956-1968
16	3	Mark O. Hatfield campaign apron	circa 1956-1968
16	4	Mark O. Hatfield campaign plastic bag	circa 1956-1968
17	1	The Avenger: U.S. Naval Air Station - Fort Lauderdale, Florida	1945 November 2 - 1946 July 10
		Large cardboard seal with a photo of Travis Cross	undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Politics

Personal Names

Goldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998
Hatfield, Mark O., 1922-2011
Packwood, Bob
Romney, George W., 1907-1995

Geographical Names

Oregon
Salem (Or.)

Form or Genre Terms

correspondence

Archives West Finding Aid

Table of Contents

Travis Cross papers, 1950-2004

Overview of the Collection

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Location of Collection

Acquisition Information

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I: Aide to Hatfield, 1950-1988Return to Top

Series II: Travis Cross personal papers, 1952-2004Return to Top

Series III: Audio/Visual materials and memorabilia, 1952-2004Return to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Personal Names

Geographical Names

Form or Genre Terms

Finding aid processed by Rose Marie Walter.
2013

Archives West Finding Aid

Table of Contents

Travis Cross papers, 1950-2004

Overview of the Collection

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Location of Collection

Acquisition Information

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I: Aide to Hatfield, 1950-1988Return to Top

Series II: Travis Cross personal papers, 1952-2004Return to Top

Series III: Audio/Visual materials and memorabilia, 1952-2004Return to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Personal Names

Geographical Names

Form or Genre Terms

Finding aid processed by Rose Marie Walter. 2013

Finding aid processed by Rose Marie Walter.
2013