President Jimmy Carter signs a bill into law, surrounded by clapping legislators. Representative Les AuCoin is the fourth person from the right. The photo was probably taken in 1980, based on the people in the photo. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. See also PUA_MS147_66.
Letter to Representative Les AuCoin from Christopher Brown, Conservation Director at American Rivers. The letter thanks Representative AuCoin and his staff member Kevin Lynch for their work supporting the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area Bill. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives and can be found in Box 25, Folder 7.
Letter to Representative Les AuCoin from David Cohen, President of the Professionals' Coalition for Nuclear Arms Control. In the letter, Cohen thanks Representative AuCoin for his opposition of MX missiles and contributions to arms control. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives and can be found in Box 25, Folder 7.
Typed index of speeches and statements given by Representative Les AuCoin between 1975 and 1992. The index reflects the speeches present in the Les AuCoin Papers (MS 147) at the Pacific University Archives.
Sticker advertising Eugene McCarthy's 1968 campaign for president. Representative Les AuCoin campaigned for Eugene McCarthy in Oregon, and the experience inspired him to run for state representative two years later. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives.
Portrait of Eugene McCarthy, Democratic candidate for the 1968 presidential election. Representative Les AuCoin campaigned for Eugene McCarthy in Oregon, and the experience inspired him to run for state representative two years later. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives and can be found in Box 49, Folder 13.
Postcard advertising Representative Les AuCoin's first campaign for Oregon state representative. On the front, a smiling Representative AuCoin hands out campaign literature. On the back, the text reads "Dear, I am supporting LES AUCOIN for State Representative (Washington County Position No. 2). I hope you will strongly consider doing the same. By visiting 5,000 homes in Washington County Les has demonstrated that he is a real worker for responsive government, and a sensible, new voice for Washington County! (Bipartisan Citizens Committee for Les AuCoin, P.O. Box 5190, Aloha, Oregon 97005)". This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives and can be found in Box 11, Folder 26.
The 1979 Oregon delegation stands for a group portrait in front of the U.S. Capitol. In typed notes about the image, Les AuCoin writes: "The only picture I believe ever taken of the Oregon delegation. Bob Packwood and Mark Hatfield, Republican senators, are on the lower steps on each side. I'm on the top step. From the left moving downward: Congressmen Bob Duncan, Al Ullman, and Jim Weaver. Duncan had run against Hatfield in a very oddly contested 1966 Senate race, but they became good friends. Ullman and Duncan would lose reelection in 1980. I ran and lost a race against Packwood in 1992." 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 leads an abortion rights march with his wife, Sue, and daughter, Stacy, along with other U.S. Representatives. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "In the late eighties, I fought for Medicaid funding for abortion in cases of rape or incest. In this photo, Sue, Stacy, and I, along with several congressional colleagues, helped lead a pro-choice march. Left to right: Sue, Les, Stacy, Ted Weiss (D-NY), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), George Miller (D-CA), Tom Downey (D-NY), Howard Wolpe (D-MI), Anthony Beilenson (D-CA)." Based on this note, the photo was probably taken between 1985 and 1989. 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 and his wife Sue arrive at the White House for the Christmas Ball. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "Sue and I arrive at the White House for the 1975 Christmas Ball. Entering the compound, our old VW bus sounded like a sputtering lawn mower. We had bought the rig ten years earlier and couldn't afford something new." 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 sits in his congressional office, surrounded by his staff. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "An impromptu staff meeting in 1975, my freshman year. In the last 10 to 12 years of my career, my office had one of the lowest turnover rates in the House." 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 speaks with House Speaker Jim Wright on the House Floor. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "Conferring with House Speaker Jim Wright. I was 47, Dean of the Oregon House delegation, 84th in house seniority, a member of the Democratic whip organization, a veteran of the Appropriations Committee, and an official congressional observer to the US-USSR arms control talks in Geneva." Based on these notes, the photo was probably taken in 1989. 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.
The AuCoin family ice skates on the Capitol Mall in Washington D.C. In typed notes about the image, Representative Les AuCoin writes: "With Congress adjourned, Sue and I took Stacy (left) and Kelly (right) skating on the Capitol Mall. Interregnums between congresses offered a two-month breather every two years to focus on being a family." The photo was taken in the late 1970s. 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.
The six freshman of the 1975 House Banking Committee pose together for a group portrait. In typed notes about the image, Representative Les AuCoin writes: "Photo of me and my fellow freshman on the Banking Committee in 1975. This was on the cover of the American Banker magazine, illustrating the independent thinking of these bipartisan newcomers. Top to bottom: Millicent Fenwick (R-NJ), Phil Hayes (D-IN), Butler Derrick (D-SC), Bill Gradison (R-OH), me, Gladys Spellman (D-MD)" Each representative, save for AuCoin, has signed their name above their picture. 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.
The AuCoin family sits in an unfurnished apartment in Washington D.C. In typed notes about the image, Representative Les AuCoin writes: "My family's first night in our condo apartment in Washington D.C. We got into our apartment before the movers arrived. The first two nights were a bit lonely, but we came to love our home on NW Connecticut Avenue in the Cleveland Park neighborhood. A friend of Sue's mother recommended the condo to us because it was in the city and offered a quicker trip to and from the capital. It was one of the best homes we had." 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.
The AuCoin family sits in an unfurnished apartment in Washington D.C. In typed notes about the image, Representative Les AuCoin writes: "My family's first night in our condo apartment in Washington D.C. We got into our apartment before the movers arrived. The first two nights were a bit lonely, but we came to love our home on NW Connecticut Avenue in the Cleveland Park neighborhood. A friend of Sue's mother recommended the condo to us because it was in the city and offered a quicker trip to and from the capital. It was one of the best homes we had." A note on the back reads, "Photo - Brian Lockett". 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 and Senator Carl Leven receive the 1988 Herbert Scoville Jr. Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Arms Control from the Union of Concerned Scientists. In typed notes about the image, Les AuCoin writes: "The Herbert Scoville Award, Jr. from the Union of Concerned Scientists. In the 1980s, Senator Carl Leven of Michigan, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and I won this prestigious award from the union for our efforts to promote arms control." 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 is sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives by House Speaker Carl Albert. Photograph by A. Dev O'Neill, the official photographer for the U.S. House of Representatives 1956-1978. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "Taking my first oath of office as a U.S. Congressman. January 1975." 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 shakes hands with Anwar el-Sadat, President of Egypt. Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill stands behind them. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "In the late 1970s, after winning the Nobel prize (with Israel's Menachem Begin), Anwar el-Sadat addressed a joint session of Congress. Afterward, I met him at a reception on the hill. The most charismatic world leader I ever encountered. Years later, in the House Democratic Cloakroom, I watched his assassination in Egypt on CNN. For the longest time there wasn't a sound from the group of legislators gathered there." Based on these notes, this photo was probably taken between 1978 and 1979. 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 sits and laughs at a banquet in his name. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "Celebratory banquet in my honor. Toward the end of my career, there were dinners staged to celebrate my work and tell funny stories at my expense. This is one of those in Portland. This is a rare shot showing unbridled joy." Based on these notes, the photo was taken in the early 1990s. 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.
Representative Les AuCoin and his wife and Sue walk through the Les AuCoin Plaza, located in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon. In typed notes about the image, Les AuCoin writes: "Sue and I at the plaza dedicated in my name by the metropolitan transit agency. In Congress, I led the effort to create the west side transit in west of Portland." Based on the location, this photo was likely taken between 1998 and 2008. 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.
Representatives Les AuCoin and Tim Wirth testify before the Education Subcommittee in support of of increased federal funding for education. In typed notes about the image, Les AuCoin writes: "In the 1970s, then-congressman Tim Wirth and I testified in support of a deeper federal commitment to education. The venue: the Education Subcommittee of the House Labor and Education Committee. Tim went on to win a Senate seat in Colorado and was appointed by President Clinton to a high-ranking post in the State Department. Later he was president and CEO of Ted Turner's United Nations Foundation." A handwritten note on the back of the photo reads "Testifies with Cong. Wirth on education res.". A small label reads "Please credit National Education Association Carolyn Salisbury." Based on these notes, this photo was likely taken between 1970 and 1979. 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.
