William L. Josslin collection [manuscript], 1952-1967.

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William L. Josslin collection [manuscript], 1952-1967.

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Two typescript carbon copies of "General Martin - Only Democratic Governor in 26 Years" by William L. Josslin, 10 pp, circa 1952, containing a biographical sketch of Governor Charles H. Martin, Josslin's recollections of Democratic Party politics in Oregon and his service as private secretary to Martin; Typescript letter on "William L. Josslin Attorney at Law" stationery from Josslin to Wesley A. Dick, 8 pp, December 11, 1967, regarding their careers; Photocopy extract from "Eminent Judges and Lawyers of the Northwest, 1843-1955" by C. W. Taylor, 2 pp, containing a biographical sketch of William L. Josslin.

.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Dick, Wesley A.

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Josslin, William L., 1905-

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William Leslie Josslin was born in Portland, Oregon, on March 13, 1905. He was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 1930, and began pacticing law in Portland. He served as deputy district attorney of Multnomah County, Oregon in 1932 (temporary appointment) and was associated with the firm of Wood, Montague, Matthiessen & Rankin (1933-34). He was secretary and legal advisor to Governor Charles H. Martin of Oregon. He married Ruth Carolun Caldwell on November 14, 1937; ...

Martin, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1863-1946

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Governor of Oregon, 1935-1939. From the description of Speech, 1937 Dec. 6. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 23265047 Charles H. Martin was a United States (U.S.) Army officer and government official from Oregon. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, in the Class of 1887 and was a 1st lieutenant with the 14th Infantry Regiment (1898). Martin saw service in the Philippines and with the China Relief Expedition (1899-1901). He beca...

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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...