OWSMss105.xml Guide to the Josephine "Jo" Simpson papers, 1955-1993 1955-1993 Simpson (Josephine "Jo") papers Finding aid processed by Hawi Muleta and Selicity Icefire. Willamette University Archives and Special Collections © 2017
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Josephine "Jo" Simpson papers Simpson, Jo (Josephine Heald), 1937-2011 WUA105 4 linear feet 5 boxes, one of which is oversized 1955-1993 1978-1980 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). Materials are in English. Mark O. Hatfield Library

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.

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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.

Materials retain original order where known.

 Packwood, Bob Willamette University Oregon. Legislative Assembly. House of Representatives Oregon--Politics and government--20th century Women politicians--Oregon Political Campaigns Student activities Political Campaigns Politics and Politicians Student Life Business Cards circa 1975-1985 1 1 Polling Sample and Instructions 1974 1 2 Microfilm of Jo's campaign brochure undated 1 3 Correspondence 1978-1981 1 4 Correspondence 1978-1980 1 5 Brochures 1978-1980 1 6 Correspondence 1978-1979 1 7 Receipts 1978 1 8 Correspondence 1978 1 9

Generally regarding donations and fundraising.

 Correspondence 1978 1 10 Correspondence 1978 1 11 Endorsements and Election Reports 1978 1 12

Includes newspapers.

 Endorsements and Election Reports 1978 1 13

Includes newspapers.

 Newspaper Clippings 1978 April - May 1 14 Various notes and brochures 1978-1979 1 15

Originally in a 3-ring binder.

 Bank Receipts and Vouchers 1973-1979 1 16

Includes visitor passes for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson, requested by Bob Packwood.

 Bank Receipts and Vouchers 1979-1981 1 17 Legislative Directory 1979 1 18 Receipts 1978-1979 1 19 Miscellaneous 1977-1979 1 20 Annual Verified Statement of Economic Interest 1977-1978 1 21 Financial Information 1978-1981 1 22 Photos and Negatives circa 1975-1980 1 23 Congratulations 1978 1 24 Congratulations 1978 1 25 Pamphlet: "So You Want to be a Candidate" 1974 February 1 26 Handheld Appointment Book 1979 1 27 Check Balancing Book circa 1978-1980 1 28 Desk Appointment Book 1979 1 29 Republican Sample Ballot - Primary Election 1978 May 23 1 30

Poster sized

 Guide for the Election 1978 1 31 Voter's Pamphlet (General Election) 1978 November 7 1 32 Voter's Pamphlet (Primary Election) 1978 May 23 1 33 Joint Legislative Guide 1979 February 5 1 34 Telephone Directory of Legislative Assembly 1979 1 35 Legislative Directory (Blue) 1979 1 36 Captiol Club Membership Roster 1979-1980 1 37 Handbook of the Oregon Legislature 1973 1 38 Newspapers and Clippings 1978-1980 1 39 Newspapers and Clippings 1978-1980 1 40 Newspapers and Clippings 1978-1979 1 41 Newspapers and Clippings 1978-1979 1 42 Correspondence 1980-1993 1 43 Desk Name Plate undated 2 1 State Representative License Plate 1978-1981 2 2 Editorial (copy) 1979 May 1 2 3 Secretary of State 1978 2 4 Small Name Plate 1978-1980 2 5 Photographs undated 3 1 Large Name Plate undated 3 1 Campaign Banner - Jo Simpson undated 3 2 Campaign Sign undated 3 3

Thin plastic, 'Campaign'

 Newspapers 1978-1979 4

Includes 1978 general election sample ballot

 Scrapbook 1955-1959 5

Josephine Heald (Jo Simpson) Willamette University scrapbook.