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Oregon Newspapers, 1867-2009
1,549,723 pages in 12 newspaper titles
This collection is a compendium of newspapers published in various cities and towns in the state of Oregon from 1867 until 2009. Newspapers are an important resource for genealogy and family history research as they contain obituaries and other vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, and death notices. Additionally, society pages and stories of local interest contain rich information on activities and events in the community and often provide details about the persons involved.<br><br>Before vital records were recorded by city, county, or state governments, local newspapers often published articles listing or detailing these events. Obituaries contain vital and biographical information on the decedent but also on his or her family and relatives.<br><br>Society pages began as a way to entice readers with gossip and news about the wealthy and famous but soon evolved to cover the goings-on of “average” citizens. An incredible array of information can be discovered in these society pages or sections from seemingly mundane notices and reports on events such as parties, job changes, hospital stays, and social visits by friends or relatives. These pages are a source of historical events that are unlikely to exist in any other record.<br><br>Coverage and completeness in this collection varies by title.
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Mark HatfieldEugene, Oregon
Mark Odom Hatfield (1922-2011) was an American politician and educator. After his service in the U.S. Navy in World Word II he attended Willamette University and Stanford and in 1948 returned to Willamette were he taught as an assistant professor in political science and began his career in politics. Following two terms as Governor of Oregon he served for five terms as a U.S. Senator representing Oregon.