Speech by Sue AuCoin on behalf of her husband, Representative Les AuCoin, at the Campaign for a Hate Free Oregon Kickoff Rally on July 18th, 1992. In the statement, Sue AuCoin calls on Oregonians to vote against the 1992 Oregon Ballot Measure 9. The measure, which was defeated in the 1992 general election, would have added language to the Oregon constitution banning the use of state funds "to promote, encourage or facilitate homosexuality, pedophilia, sadism or masochism". 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 47, Folder 18.
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.
The AuCoin family poses in a field for a family portrait. From left to right, Kelly, Stacy, Les, and Sue AuCoin. The photo was probably taken in the late 1980s. A note on the back reads "Dave Swan Photography". 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 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 his wife Sue pose with Vice President Walter Mondale's family. In typed notes about the image, Les AuCoin writes: "Years after Fritz Mondale and I had left office, his brother, Mort Mondale, invited us to his home near Grant's Pass. It was a welcome reunion; the former vice president (friend's called him "Fritz") and his wife Joan had been very helpful as campaigners for Sue and me in our reelection races. Here we are, reuniting more than 40 years after we saw each other. That's Elaine Wood, Mort's wife, standing between Sue and me." Based on these notes, the photo was probably taken between 2010-2020. 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.
Representative Les AuCoin and his wife Sue walk near their apartment in Portland. In typed notes about the image, Les AuCoin writes: "Partners in politics and life. Circa 1992. My wife Sue and I walk to meet press in South Park blocks outside of our apartment. Sue was a key advisor and a terrific surrogate campaigner in the last race we ran, the 1992 Senate race. She even debated Senator Packwood when I could not get back to Oregon because a bill for my committee had been scheduled for floor action. We're on the 26th year of our beloved marriage in this photo." Based on this note, the photo was likely taken between 1990 and 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.
