Owens, Wayne, 1937-2002

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Douglas Wayne Owens (1937-2002) was born in Panguitch, Utah. He received his education in the Utah public schools and attended the University of Utah, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in 1961 and from the Law School, J. D. in 1964. From 1957 to 1960 he served a mission to France for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Marlene Wessel in 1961, and the couple raised five children. An active Democrat, Wayne Owens was a field representative for Utah United States Senator Frank E. Moss from 1965 to 1968; Rocky Mountain States coordinator, Robert F. Kennedy for President, 1968; administrative assistant to United States Senate Majority Whip Senator Edward Kennedy, 1969-1970; and administrative assistant to Senator Frank E. Moss, 1971-1972. Owens practiced law in Salt Lake City from 1965 to 1968 and was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives from Utah's Second Congressional District and served from 1972-1974. His most signigicant service at this time was as a member of the Committee on the Judiciary which heard the evidence on whether to impeach President Richard M. Nixon. Owens joined the majority of the committee when he voted for impeachment. Wayne Owens was unsuccessful in his bid for the United States Senate in 1974, but was elected to the House again in 1986 and served until 1992. Throughout his career, Owens was an advocate for the environment and for the "downwinders," persons who had been exposed to radiation during the Nevada atomic testing in the 1950s. Owens suffered a fatal heart attack in December 2002, while in Tel Aviv, Israel.

From the guide to the Wayne Owens papers, 1950-2000, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1972-1974.

From the description of Papers. 1972-1974. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154299430

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referencedIn Vivian Niles letters received, 1967-1975 L. Tom Perry Special Collections
referencedIn Moss, Frank E., 1911-2003. Papers, 1935-1976. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library
creatorOf Moss, Frank Edward, 1911-. Papers, 1935-1976. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
referencedIn Collection on political campaign, circa 1960-1982 L. Tom Perry Special Collections
creatorOf Owens, Wayne, 1937-. Papers. 1972-1974. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
referencedIn Frank E. Moss papers, 1931-1992 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division
creatorOf CR 707 1, Lindsay, Richard Powell 1926-2010. Africa Area files 1990-1994 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf Wayne Owens photograph collection, 1968-1974 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Photograph Archives
creatorOf Owens, Wayne, 1937-. Papers, 1972-1974. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library
referencedIn Collection on political campaign. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn AV 467, Moyle, Henry Dinwoodey 1889-1963. Henry D. Moyle collection 1950-1963 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn Lueck, D. Richard. Notice! it's time to take the mask off Wayne Owens. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
referencedIn University Communications records, 1921-2009 L. Tom Perry Special Collections
creatorOf Wayne Owens papers, 1950-2000 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division
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United States
United States
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Political campaigns
Energy conservation
Environmental Conditions
Environmental policy
Environment and Conservation
Government, Law and Politics
Images
Legislation
Legislators
Legislators
Material Types
Public works
Watergate Affair, 1972-1974
Wilderness areas
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Birth 1937-05-03

Death 2002-12-18

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English

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