Mark Odom Hatfield was born in Dallas, Oregon on July 12, 1922 and was the only child of Charles D. and Dovie Odom Hatfield. Hatfield grew up in Salem, Oregon and graduated from North Salem High School in 1940. He attended Willamette University, graduating in three years in order to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In 1945 he participated in the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa as a landing craft officer. Afterward, he visited Hiroshima where he witnessed the aftermath of the atomic bomb. Following his time in Japan, Hatfield was assigned to aid French troops in Vietnam.
After the war, Hatfield attended Stanford University and received his master's degree in political science in 1949. He returned to Salem and became an associate professor in the politics department at his alma mater (1949-1956). He also served as dean of students at Willamette University from 1950 to 1956. While still teaching, Hatfield became a member of the Oregon House of Representatives (1951-1955), then the Senate in 1955. Hatfield won the election for Oregon Secretary of State in 1957, and two years later became Oregon's 29th governor. He was the youngest person ever to serve in either office. He served two terms as governor before he was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1966. Hatfield served five terms spanning 30 years in the U.S. Senate, becoming Oregon's longest-serving senator. His wartime experiences profoundly shaped his political views. He would be an opponent of war and nuclear arms, a pro-life and anti-death penalty supporter, and an advocate for federal spending on medical research.
Hatfield spent 46 years of his life in public service before he retired in 1997, having never lost an election during his long political career. He was the seventh most senior Senator and the second most senior Republican at the time of his retirement. He resumed his career in teaching, serving at Willamette University, Portland State University, and George Fox University. Hatfield died on August 7, 2011 at the age of 89.
The Loren Hicks series contains publications, newspaper clippings, photographs, and campaign materials collected by Loren Hicks relating to the political career of Mark O. Hatfield. The majority of these materials can be dated to Hatfield's first and second terms as Governor of the state of Oregon. This collection includes several documents signed by Mark O. Hatfield, as well as newspaper articles recording political milestones in Hatfield's career.
The Angela Mahoney series encompases a range of materials from Senator Mark Hatfield's re-election campaign in the 1980s. It includes brochures, petition letters, flyers, correspondence, and a binder that clarifies Hatfield's stance on issues and outlines some of the projects he worked on. Other materials include campaign memorabilia such as a hat, poster, and bumper stickers; newspaper articles (1985-1997); correspondence (1966-1994); "The Sojourner File" (1983); and material pertaining to Willamette University and Oregon politics.
The Stephen Koschal series contains letters, press clippings, and photographs from Senator Hatfield to Stephen Koschal dating from 1966 to 1996. Their correspondence often included autographed photographs, memorabilia, and publications. Also included is correspondence from Hatfield's personal secretary Janet Lamos.
This finding aid groups together smaller collections of materials related to Mark O. Hatfield. Each series represents a collection and has its arrangement indicated in the series notes.
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Loren Hicks was born on November 7, 1919, in Salem, Oregon. He graduated from Willamette University in 1942 and entered the U.S. Army soon thereafter. Hicks served in the European theater, and rose to the rank of captain. As a member of the Army Reserve, he later attained the rank of colonel. Upon returning to the United States, Hicks enrolled in the Willamette University College of Law, graduating in 1949. He practiced law in Salem for the next decade.
From 1959 until 1965, Hicks served as legal counsel for Governor Mark O. Hatfield. In 1960, Hicks was appointed circuit court judge for Marion County. Hicks was then appointed to the newly created position of State Court Administrator in 1972, a position that he held until his retirement in 1980.
In 1995, Hicks was honored by the Salem Chamber of Commerce with a Distinguished Service Award, and in 1997 he was deemed a Distinguished Alumni by Willamette University. Hicks died April 26, 2014.
This collection contains publications, newspaper clippings, photographs, and campaign materials collected by Loren Hicks relating to the political career of Mark O. Hatfield. The majority of these materials can be dated to Hatfield's first and second terms as Governor of the state of Oregon. This collection includes several documents signed by Mark O. Hatfield. Newspaper articles record political milestones in Hatfield's career, such as his decision to run for Governor of the state of Oregon and his subsequent victories. Photographs include standard portraiture, diplomatic visits, as well as candid shots of the governor. Campaign materials include bumper stickers, donation envelopes, and pamphlets.
The Loren Hicks materials on Mark O. Hatfield have been arranged in three subseries: A - Election Materials, B - Photographs, C - Publications. Subseries A and C are ordered chronologically. Subseries B is ordered alphabetically by folder title.
Donated by Loren Hicks, 2008.
Contains description of Tillamook Circuit Court Case involving will invalidation.
Contains pamphlet describing services offered by Cross.
Contains pamphlet and campaign sticker.
Note on photograph reads: The white mantle of snow on trees of Oregon's State Capitol grounds blends with the white marble of the building itself to present a scene of serenity in early morning. This unusual winter sene shows the east end of the Capitol with dome and Pioneer statue of goldleaf atop the building. (Oregon State Highway Department Photo No. 5888).
Note on photograph reads: In the springtime magnolia blossoms add brilliance to the Oregon state capitol blocks at Salem. The white blooms frame the gold covered pioneer figure surmounting the large marble building, one of the nation's newest capitol structures. It replaced an old domed building destroyed by fire some years back. Oregon State Highway Department Photo 2953.
Includes photographs of Governor Mark O. Hatfield acting as referee for the Frontier Bowl legislative football game.
Willamette University's Waller Hall is visible in the background.
Note on photograph reads: Special oral Interview Board arranged by the State Civil Service Commission to select two career management state employees for Ford Foundation Public Affairs Fellowships for one year of graduate study in the Department of Political Science at the University of Oregon. Seven top candidates were interviewed on May 10. Seated left to right, Loren Hicks, Legal Counsel to the Governor; Gene Huntley, Director of Personnel and Public Relations, Oregon State Highway Department; (Standing Left to right) E.S. Wengert, Head, Department of Political Science, University of Oregon; Robert E. Agger, Profesor of Political Science, University of Oregon.
Includes photographs of Governor Hatfield with Governor Machimura of Hokkaido, Japan.
Depicts Mark Hatfield, Warne Nunne, Travis Cross, Loren Hicks.
Note on photograph reads: The Oregon state capitol, one of the newest capitol buildings in the United States, is as easily distinguishable at night as in the daytime due to powerful floodlights which illuminate the marble building. Oregon State Highway Department Photo No. 6053.
Photograph depicts Travis Cross and Loren Hicks.
Photograph includes Bill Nuell, Loren Hicks, Mark O. Hatfield, Travis Cross, Warne Nunn.
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Newspaper clipping in which Hatfield's intention to run for Governor is announced.
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Newspaper clippings on Hatfield's plans for the Republican Party if elected Governor.
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Magazine clipping on governor's wives.
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Newspaper clipping letter to the editor by Norman A. Stoll.
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Newspaper clipping on New Frontier Bowl.
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Newspaper clipping on New Frontier Bowl.
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Government publication describing Hatfield's aspirations for the government of the State of Oregon.
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Newspaper photocopy of editorial written by Robert L. Johnson.
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Newspaper clippings and thank you note from Cascade Union High School.
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Political cartoon by Lou Grant.
Includes article by Hatfield "The Christian and the State."
Newspaper articles on the 1964 Christmas Floods. Also includes Christmas message from Governor Hatfield.
Photograph of Hatfield with daughter, Theresa, taken from the Statesman Journal.
Includes inscription from Governor Hatfield to Loren Hicks, "The message was well received + thanks for your good judgement."
Article about Hatfield's election to U.S. Senate.
Article about Travis Cross's position in Governor Romney's campaign.
Magazine clipping on Antoinette Hatfield.
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Photocopy of newspaper clipping.
Magazine clippings taken from Beta Theta Pi magazine.
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The collection encompases a range of materials from Senator Mark Hatfield's re-election campaign in the 1980s. It includes brochures, petition letters, flyers, correspondence, and a binder that clarifies Hatfield's stance on issues and outlines some of the projects he worked on. Other materials include campaign memorabilia such as a hat, poster, and bumper stickers; newspaper articles (1985-1997); correspondence (1966-1994); and "The Sojourner File" (1983). The collection also contains materials from the opening of the Mark O. Hatfield Library at Willamette University (1986) and from a dedication event hosted by Willamette University in honor of Senator Hatfield's 50 years of public service (2001). There is also an Oregon Legislative Guide (1995) and a file of Oregon House and Senate District Maps (1983) featured in the collection.
Materials are arranged by type.
Includes a campaign pin and flag, brochures, correspondence, and speeches.
Contains campaign materials from a binder of content sponsored by the Reelect Senator Mark Hatfield Committee. The binder includes election petitions, campaign fliers, and a published work that clarifies Senator Mark Hatfield's position on state and national issues and outlines projects Senator Hatfield spearheaded.
Contains campaign materials from a binder of content sponsored by the Reelect Senator Mark Hatfield Committee. The binder includes election petitions, campaign fliers, and a published work that clarifies Senator Mark Hatfield's position on state and national issues and outlines projects Senator Hatfield spearheaded.
Contains campaign materials from a binder of content sponsored by the Reelect Senator Mark Hatfield Committee. The binder includes election petitions, campaign fliers, and a published work that clarifies Senator Mark Hatfield's position on state and national issues and outlines projects Senator Hatfield spearheaded.
Includes a letter from then-Governor Mark Hatfield to the President of the United States, letters from Thomas Murray for Senator Hatfield's re-election, letters to Senator Hatfield from Governor Barbara Roberts, and a congratulation letter to Senator Hatfield from Thomas Murray.
A published work by Joan Harris that analyzes the Sojourners, a religious-political organization who "are pleased to announce that their members work in Senator Mark Hatfield's office, and Hatfield introduces bills at Sojourners request." Harris compares the position of the Sojourners with the Soviet Union party line.
Contains an invitation and materials from Willamette University's opening of the Mark O. Hatfield Library, newspaper clippings of the event, and an invitation and brochure from Willamette University's dedication to Senator Hatfield's 50 years of public service.
This series contains letters, press clippings, and photographs from Senator Hatfield to Stephen Koschal dating from 1966 to 1996. Their correspondence often included autographed photographs, memorabilia, and publications. Also included is correspondence from Hatfield's personal secretary Janet Lamos.
Over the course of his career Stephen Koschal has served as director of the Universal Autograph Collectors Club, and has published 13 books and signature studies on autographs. As an avid signature collector, Senator Mark. O Hatfield (1922-2011) first made the acquaintance of Koschal sometime in the 1960s. The two often traded correspondence along with enclosed autographed photographs, memorabilia and texts. During this time Koschal functioned as Hatfield's primary autograph and memorabilia collector.
Materials are arranged in chronological order.