US Congressman AuCoin in front of the U.S. Capitol with Newberg and Hillsboro high school students in the 1980s. A typewritten note accompanying the photograph states: "Newberg and Hillsboro high school students visited the nation's capital for a first-hand look at the workings of the federal government. The trip included a meeting with Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin, who took them on a tour of the Capitol." The note additionally lists the students from Hillsboro as Sara Crisman, Mary Erwin, and William Harp, and the students from Newberg as Laura Mosier, Elizabeth Edwards, Gary Bertrand, Danna Kimball, Daven Rosener, Stephanie Johnson, Pamala Drysdale, Sean Kiache, and Kellie Hutchinson.
A video of Les AuCoin speaking at a private campaign or fundraiser dinner related to the O&C (Oregon and California Railroad Revested Lands) program in Oregon in the 1980s, including an introduction by Peter Defazio addressing the federal budget. In his speech, AuCoin addresses the then recent political affairs in Congress and the Oregon government, especially those related to the timber industry and the federal budget.
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given at a Winningstad Dinner to benefit the Boy Scouts of Oregon in the 1980s. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin honored Norm Winningstad and his career as an engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist in Oregon. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin from the 1980s on the new generation in politics and their involvement in politics. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed the federal debt and federal budget deficit, the economy, and increasing the standards for American education. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Kelly and Stacy AuCoin pose with actress Lily Tomlin at a fundraiser, taken some time in the 1980s. In typed notes about the photograph, AuCoin wrote, "during my years on the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Interior and Insular Affairs, I championed the National Endowment for the Arts. It needed strong congressional advocacy against virulent opposition from Senator Jessie Helms and other extreme conservatives who argued that the endowment funded pornography masquerading as art. (They never explained why sculptures such as Michelangelo’s Statue of David or the iconic Venus de Milo were not pornographic!) My policy work for the arts quickly brought attention from, among others, the Hollywood community. Three celebrities campaigned for me in several of my closest races—besides Lily Tomlin, Debra Winger and Sally Field. This photo was taken at the home of the host of a New York City fundraising event at the home of George Plimpton, the editor of the Paris Review, just off New York City’s East River. Tomlin was the evening’s celebrity guest. Kelly and Stacy flew in from college to join us." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. The original photo remains with the AuCoin family.
Representative Les AuCoin jogs though a Portland neighborhood. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "Jogging before a day of meetings and travel in the district. Congress is a desk job. Meetings, travel, meetings, and travel. To stay in shape, I habitually jogged early in the mornings before the business day during trips home to my district. My major route took me from Portland's South Park blocks up Terwilliger Boulevard to what is now the Chart House Restaurant and then back. By 7 am I would be cleaned up and ready for the day's schedule." The photo was probably taken in the 1980s. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. The original photo remains with the AuCoin family.
Representative Les AuCoin looks over paperwork while on a flight between Washington D.C. and Portland. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "Working in the friendly skies. With the breadth of the entire country between Washington D.C. and my congressional district, the long flight home from Oregon was a time I used to do follow-up work as well as prepare for the week ahead. I ended up being one of United Airlines' Million Miler Fliers." The photo was probably taken in the 1980s. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. The original photo remains with the AuCoin family.
Representative Les AuCoin looks out on the Oregon coast. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "Pausing to look at the ocean before going on to Astoria, Oregon and a speech." The photo was probably taken in the 1980s. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. The original photo remains with the AuCoin family.
Dr. Eldon Hout testifies at a meeting of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, part of the House Committee on Appropriations. In typed notes about the image, Representative Les AuCoin writes: "Dr. Eldon Hout, at the microphone, was one of my political science professors when I studied at Pacific. That's me across the table at the far end. At this time, Eldon was with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration." A handwritten note on the back of the photo reads "Interior Subcommittee, Eldon Hout from Oregon D.L.C.D." The photo was probably taken in the 1980s. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. The original photo remains with the AuCoin family.
