Papers, 1926-1984.

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Papers, 1926-1984.

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Papers include: case files (1938-1968) relating to Renfroe's social work activities in Oregon with children and the elderly; records (1928-1961) relating to federal and state government involvement in the social welfare of children and the elderly; political materials (1937-1980) regarding her public service activities, including chief clerk's data, legislative affairs, and her Democratic party concerns; business transactions and court papers (1955, 1964-1981) concerning her conservatorship of the elderly; personal papers (1926-1984) dealing with her days as a graduate student at University of Washington and involvement in public organizations.

4.75 cu. ft.

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Renfroe, Ruth, 1909-1990.

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Ruth Renfroe was a social worker in Oregon concerned with children and the elderly. She was also actively involved in politics as a member of the Democratic Party and served as the Chief Clerk for the Oregon House of Representatives from 1960 to 1962. Renfroe acted as a court appointed guardian and conservator for the elderly in the 1970s. From the description of Papers, 1926-1984. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 33213982 ...

Democratic Party (Or.)

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Oregon began as a Republican state due to the migration of union partisans who created a Republican stronghold. The New Deal and the Great Depression marked the beginning of Democratic influence in Oregon as people came to work in the forests and shipyards. However a competitive Democratic party did not emerge until the 1950s. From the description of Democratic Party records, 1954-1966. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57139338 From the guide to the Demo...