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Harry Boivin in Legislature Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: SHL138

Content Description

Scrapbook related to the legislative activity of Harry Boivin, Senator. The articles are from 1964 and 1965 from the publications: Oregonian, Bend Bulletin, Lincoln Co. Times, Waldport, Or., La Grande Observer, Mail Tribune, Medford, Or., Oregon Statesman, Salem, Or., Register-Guard, Eugene, Or., and Oregon Journal, Portland, Or. There are also photographs, and a brochure: "Oregon's 53rd Legislative Assembly. 1965."

Dates

  • Creation: 1964-1965

Biographical / Historical

Harry Dolan Boivin served for 26 years in the Oregon Legislative Assembly. His eight year service in the House of Representatives included holding the position of Speaker of the House and his 18 year service in the Senate, included holding the position of Senate President. He was well known by the nickname "the Fox" because of his skill in parliamentary procedures. As a citizen legislator from Klamath Falls, Oregon, he was a leader in education activities in the state, serving on the State Board of Education and part of the movement to create the community college system in Oregon. Harry Boivin is especially remembered for his championship of Oregon Institute of Technology, helping to establish the institution in 1947 and supporting it throughout his legislative career. He was a generous benefactor of the institution. Harry Boivin was born in Ashland, Oregon, on February 7, 1904, spent most of his life in Klamath Falls and died on March 15, 1999.

Extent

1 box and 1 scrapbook ([describe boxes, items, etc. here])

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Harry Dolan Boivin served for 26 years in the Oregon Legislative Assembly. His eight year service in the House of Representatives included holding the position of Speaker of the House and his 18 year service in the Senate, included holding the position of Senate President. Collection contains a scrapbook related to his legislative activity during the years 1964-1965.

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Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Institute of Technology Libraries, Shaw Historical Library Repository

Contact:
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls OR 97603 United States
5418851965