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).
A photograph of Susan AuCoin posing with a woman.
This photograph was taken during Les AuCoin's trip to China in 1979. The delegation was the first American delegation to enter China after diplomatic relations were formally normalized in 1978 following decades of tension.
This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. Les 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 two women and a child at a chicken farm.
This photograph was taken during Les AuCoin's trip to China in 1979. The delegation was the first American delegation to enter China after diplomatic relations were formally normalized in 1978 following decades of tension.
This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. Les 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 boat anchored in a canal.
This photograph was taken during Les AuCoin's trip to China in 1979. The delegation was the first American delegation to enter China after diplomatic relations were formally normalized in 1978 following decades of tension.
This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. Les 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. congressional delegation observing Chinese laborers.
This photograph was taken during Les AuCoin's trip to China in 1979. The delegation was the first American delegation to enter China after diplomatic relations were formally normalized in 1978 following decades of tension.
This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. Les 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 with a Chinese worker.
This photograph was taken during Les AuCoin's trip to China in 1979. The delegation was the first American delegation to enter China after diplomatic relations were formally normalized in 1978 following decades of tension.
This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. Les 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 posing with a group of Chinese doctors.
This photograph was taken during Les AuCoin's trip to China in 1979. The delegation was the first American delegation to enter China after diplomatic relations were formally normalized in 1978 following decades of tension.
This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. Les 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 Chinese laborers working in a field.
This photograph was taken during Les AuCoin's trip to China in 1979. The delegation was the first American delegation to enter China after diplomatic relations were formally normalized in 1978 following decades of tension.
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).
