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Selected papers of Nancy Hayward , 1966-1977
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hayward, Nancy, 1922-
- Title
- Selected papers of Nancy Hayward
- Dates
- 1966-1977 (inclusive)19661977
- Quantity
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1.5 linear feet, (13 containers)
- Collection Number
- Coll 007
- Summary
- Nancy Hayward (1922-) was Lane County, Oregon politician, having served as the first woman county commissioner (1970-1976) and on the Eugene City Council from 1966 to 1970. The collection reflects her interest in women's rights, local issues, Vietnam, and Watergate; the collection includes correspondence, speeches, committee work records, and newspaper clippings.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Nancy Hayward (1922- ) served as the first woman county commissioner in Lane County from 1970 to 1976. Previously, she had served on the Eugene City Council from 1966 to 1970. She came from a political family and has been active in the League of Women Voters. These papers reflect her interest in women's rights, local issues, Vietnam, and Watergate. She remains influential in many local affairs.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists largely of correspondence, speeches, committee work and printed matter relating to Nancy Hayward's involvement in local government. The correspondence, arranged chronologically, covers the period 1966-1977 with a concentration during the early years Ms. Hayward served as county commissioner. It ranges in subject matter from local concerns to those at the federal level. Numerous letters from Oregon's governor and senators can be found. Most of the speeches in this collection were given in 1970 when Ms. Hayward ran for the county commissioner seat. They include anything from a campaign speech to a commencement address, and are also arranged chronologically. In addition, material gathered from Ms. Hayward's work on committees concerning Alton Baker Park, theater, and social goals is included. This material is grouped according to subject.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Selected Papers of Nancy Hayward |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- County government--Oregon
- Eugene (Or.).--City Council
- Municipal government--Oregon
- Women--Political activity--Oregon
Personal Names
- Hayward, Nancy, 1922-
Geographical Names
- Eugene (Or.)--Politics and government
- Lane County (Or.)--Politics and government
- Oregon--Politics and government--1951-
