Charles Orlando Porter papers 1954-1961

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Charles Orlando Porter papers 1954-1961

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Charles Orlando Porter was a lawyer in Oregon and a congressional representative of the fourth district of Oregon from 1957-1961. The collection contains his political and congressional papers from 1954-1961. Included are materials on bills introduced in the 85th and 86th Congresses. The majority of the collection consists of subject files. Porter’s 1954 campaign materials are also included.

78.5 linear feet, 57 containers

eng,

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6376474

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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