Before the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation, and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Congressman Les AuCoin brought attention to a loophole in passed legislation that he otherwise favored, the 200-mile fishing zone law. The 200-mile fishing zone aimed to protect the U.S. fishing industry by prioritizing American fishermen within 200 miles of the U.S. coastline. Congressman AuCoin expressed how foreign investors got around the law by investing in the American fishing industry. Les AuCoin proposed amendments to the original law in order to ensure the prioritization of American fisherman. 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).
In a speech before the Subcommittee of Indian Affairs and Public Lands, Congressman Les AuCoin proposed new policies and funding to address restrictions and management issues facing the Bull Run Reserve. The Bull Run Reserve contains the Bull Run Watershed, which supplies water to the Portland metro area -- about 1/3 of Oregon's population in 1977. Congressman AuCoin advocated for maintaining water quality at Bull Run Watershed, as well as controlled protective and commercial logging. 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).
In a text written for publication in the Portland newspaper The Oregonian, Congressman Les AuCoin advocates for House Resolution 7259 of the 95th Congress (1977-1978), the Siletz Indian Tribe Restoration Act, which re-established federal tribal status for the Siletz Indians. AuCoin explained how the bill would not affect fishing and hunting rights, but would grant humanitarian aid eligibility. This is apparently the original typescript of an editorial that AuCoin submitted to The Oregonian, which may have been published in June 1977. 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).
In a speech to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce in Albany, Oregon, on May 27, 1977, Congressman Les AuCoin discusses the U.S. economy and international trade for World Trade Week, a week long event during the third week of May proclaimed annually by the president of the United States. Congressman AuCoin expressed his overall support for President Carter's economic stimulus package, though AuCoin explained how he is also personally advocating for the 200-mile fisheries protection zone to boost the fishing industry, better management of the U.S. timber industry to keep timber prices low, energy conservation and alternative power sources to stimulate a new power industry, and federal funding for housing development programs. AuCoin also expressed his support for international trade, including improving the U.S. China trade relationship, which in turn would benefit the U.S. and Oregon economies.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).
In a speech to the National Leased Housing Managers Conference, Congressman Les AuCoin expressed his concerns with challenges facing the leased housing industry, including high interest rates. AuCoin also brought up the matter of Section 8 of the Housing and Community Development Act replacing and amending Section 23 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. Both Section 8 and 23 relate to low-income housing programs. 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).
On the U.S. House floor, Congressman Les AuCoin cosponsored a bill with Congressman Robert Duncan that aimed to protect the Bull Run Watershed east of Portland, a significant source of water for the city. Additionally, the bill aimed to clear up legal issues due to a "severe court interpretation of the 1909 Bull Run Watershed Act." AuCoin gave the speech on May 6, 1977. 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).
In a statement in the presence of the chairmen of the Oceanography and Fisheries Subcommittees and the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for aquaculture in Newport, Oregon on April 29, 1977. AuCoin pointed out how Oregon was a "national leader in aquaculture" thanks to the Sea Grant College at Oregon State University and the Oregon State Legislature. 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 on the national energy crisis and his concerns with the Pacific Northwest's Bonneville Power Administration (B.P.A.). AuCoin gave this speech on April 13, 1977 to the Oregon House of Representatives, arguing that gas and oil reserves were running out, and that the conservation of fuel and eventual adoption of other energy alternatives were thus necessary. 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).
The official Oregon State Board of Higher Education's resolution "in support of the Portland Veterans' Administration Hospital on the Marquam Hill Site." Passed on March 25, 1977, the board advocates for replacement facilities for the Portland V.A. hospital. 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).
In a letter to U.S. Representative Les AuCoin, Oregon Governor Robert W. Straub expresses his support for updated V.A. hospital facilities on Marquam Hill in Portland. 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).
In a statement before the Subcommittee on HUD-Independent Agencies of the House Committee on Appropriations, Congressman Les AuCoin advocates for the proposed replacement of V.A. hospital facilities in Portland and Vancouver. 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).
In a statement before the Agriculture and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for additional funding for the filbert (i.e. hazelnut) research program managed by the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.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).
In a statement before the Subcommittee on Public Works of the House Committee on Appropriations, Congressman Les AuCoin advocated for $6 million in construction funding for the south jetty project in Tillamook, Oregon. Completion of the south jetty project would have benefited the commercial fishing industry. 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).
U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin asks an undisclosed chairman to allocate $1.5 million in funding from the 1978 Fiscal Year for work on the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan by the Corps of Engineers in order to protect the Columbia and Snake River's fishing industry and fish wildlife, including the steelhead and chinook.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).
In a statement, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin addressed the issue of a political standstill regarding the location of a proposed new Veterans Administration health facility in Portland. 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).
Les AuCoin proposes a bill alongside Congressman Gerry Studds of Massachusetts on the U.S. House floor that would add protections to the 200-mile American coastal fishing limit. The proposed bill aimed to protect the United States fishing industry, and addressed possible loopholes of previously approved legislation. 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).
Les AuCoin's statement before the United States House of Representatives asking for congressional support for filbert (i.e. hazelnut) growers of the Pacific Northwest. AuCoin calls for the inclusion of filberts under the the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. 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 photograph of a line of cars by a wooden walkway, possibly lining up for a ferry or bridge crossing near an unidentified body of water, dating from the late 1920s or early 1930s. A woman driver wearing a cloche hat is visible in the driver's seat of the first car. A man wearing a suit stands on a wooden walkway flanking the cars. The silhouette of another man in a tall hat stands in the mid-ground; he appears to be interacting with the cars and might be a ticket-taker. A large three-story building is in the background. This photograph was likely taken in the United States, possibly in the Pacific Northwest, but its location is unknown.
This image is a digital positive scan of the original negative, which measured about 2.5 x 2.5 inches. The negative was discovered by Forest Grove resident Charlotte Lumae in 2023. It was buried in a strip of soil between the sidewalk and the street next to a residence at 1904 22nd Ave., Forest Grove. When found, it was covered in dirt, but had somehow survived at least several decades buried in the ground.
A photograph of Les AuCoin used for a newspaper article.
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 photograph of Les AuCoin holding a trophy.
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 photograph of Les AuCoin used during his 1970 campaign for the Oregon House of Representatives.
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 headshot of Les AuCoin used in a newspaper article during his 1970 campaign for the Oregon House of Representatives.
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 photograph of Les AuCoin during his 1974 campaign for re-election for the Oregon House of Representatives.
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 headshot of Les AuCoin.
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).
