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Oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards, 1995 February 20
Overview of the Collection
- Interviewee
- Edwards, Cecil L.
- Title
- Oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards
- Dates
- 1995 February 201995-02-201995-02-20
- Quantity
- .1 cubic feet, (1 videocassette (1 hr., 34 min., 56 sec.) : sound, color) : VHS
- Collection Number
- SR 3901
- Summary
- Oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards conducted by Alfred Jones on February 20, 1995, as part of the Voices of the Valley Oral History Series for the Marion County Historical Society. Edwards served in multiple roles with the Oregon Legislature from 1933 to 1993, including secretary of the Legislature, chief clerk of the House, secretary of the Senate, and legislative historian.
- 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
Cecil Leroy Edwards was born in Salem, Oregon, in 1906. He began working as a secretary for the Oregon Legislature in 1933, serving as chief clerk of Oregon House of Representatives in 1963, secretary of the Senate from 1965 to 1975, and legislative historian from 1975 to 1993. He died in 1995.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Voices of the Valley Oral History Series.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards was conducted by Alfred Jones on behalf of the Marion County Historical Society in Salem, Oregon. The interview was held at Edwards' home in Salem on February 20, 1995. In this interview, Edwards discusses his family background, his early life and education in Salem, and his service in the National Guard. He also talks about his early involvement with the Oregon Legislature as a secretary, including an anecdote on the fire that destroyed the Capitol building in 1935. Edwards then discusses his activities after becoming chief clerk of the House of Representatives in 1963, and then secretary of the Senate in 1965. He also talks about some of the governors that he served under, as well as Abigail Scott Duniway and woman suffrage. He discusses landmark legislation, including the Bottle Bill; the state archives; and his interest in Arabian horses.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Video available online in OHS Digital Collections.
Preferred Citation
Oral history interview with Cecil L. Edwards, by Alfred Jones, SR 3901, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright held by the Marion County Historical Society. In Copyright statement: 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 interview with Cecil L. Edwards | 1995 February 20 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arabian horse
- Governors--Oregon
- Legislation--Oregon
- Legislators--Oregon
- Secretaries
Personal Names
- Edwards, Cecil L.
Corporate Names
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Capital and capitol
- Oregon--Politics and government--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- interviews
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Jones, Alfred, 1920-2011 (interviewer)
