Aitchison, Clyde B. (Clyde Bruce), 1875-1962

Clyde Bruce Aitchison (1875-1962) was an attorney and Interstate Commerce Commissioner. He was born in Iowa, educated at Hastings College, Neb., University of Oregon, and American University. He began the practice of law at Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1896, and moved to Portland, Ore., in 1903. He was Commissioner of the Oregon Railroad Commission and its successor the Public Service Commission, 1907-1916, and solicitor for the National Association of Railroad Commissioners, 1916-1917. From 1917 to 1952 he was Commissioner, Interstate Commerce Commission. After his retirement from I.C.C. he engaged in private law and consultation practice.

From the guide to the Clyde Bruce Aitchison papers, 1853-1961, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)