Mark V. Weatherford letter to Kenneth J. O'Connell and Gordon Sloan [manuscript], 1958 November 4.

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Mark V. Weatherford letter to Kenneth J. O'Connell and Gordon Sloan [manuscript], 1958 November 4.

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Photocopy typescript letter from attorney Mark V. Weatherford letter to judges Kenneth J. O'Connell and Gordon Sloan, 9 pp, 4 November 1958, regarding reminiscences of Democratic politics in Oregon and the bench and bar of Linn County.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Sloan, Gordon Wright, 1911-2006

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O'Connell, Kenneth J., 1909-2000

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Weatherford, Mark V. (Mark Vern), 1886-

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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...