A photograph of US Congressman Les AuCoin at a hearing for the MX missile in 1985. Those in favor of disarmament criticized the development and deployment of the American MX missile (MX standing for "Missile, Experimental"), later known as the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. In a seperate letter to his fellow representatives, Congressman AuCoin and Congressman Bill Green stated "As we approach they key votes on the MX, we urge you not to be beguiled by the Administration's 'Geneva argument' -- i.e., that voting against unfencing the funds for 21 more MX missiles will undercut our position at Geneva. Let's face it: If we buy that argument we wil abdicate Congressional control of the defense budget indefinitely. The Geneva negotiations will almost certainly continue for many years, and will involve virtually all nuclear, space and even conventional programs. If we allow it, all these programs could then be cut off from Congressional scrutiny on the grounds that they are 'bargaining chips.'"
A photograph of US Congressman Les AuCoin at a hearing for the MX missile in 1985. Those in favor of disarmament criticized the development and deployment of the American MX missile (MX standing for "Missile, Experimental"), later known as the LGM-118 Peacekeeper. In a seperate letter to his fellow representatives, Congressman AuCoin and Congressman Bill Green stated "As we approach they key votes on the MX, we urge you not to be beguiled by the Administration's 'Geneva argument' -- i.e., that voting against unfencing the funds for 21 more MX missiles will undercut our position at Geneva. Let's face it: If we buy that argument we wil abdicate Congressional control of the defense budget indefinitely. The Geneva negotiations will almost certainly continue for many years, and will involve virtually all nuclear, space and even conventional programs. If we allow it, all these programs could then be cut off from Congressional scrutiny on the grounds that they are 'bargaining chips.'"
A photograph of US Congressman Les AuCoin and Israeli artist Farag Peri. In 1984, Congressman AuCoin joined a bipartisan group of Representatives and Senators in sponsoring a photo exhibit of the Holy City in the Cannon House Office Building next to the U.S. Capitol. A press release from the AuCoin office quotes Peri as stating: "As we Jews say to each other, 'HaShana HaBa'a b'Yerushalayim' -- next year in Jerusalem! -- and I hope to greet you next year in the City of Peace....I hope my photos have shown that 'Middle Easterners' of all kinds -- Arabs, Christians and Jews -- can live in peace and harmony in Jerusalem. Again, I thank you for making this possible."
The front cover of Oregon Graduate Center's Centerpost newsletter from February 1986, featuring an article titled "AuCoin announces federal funding for OGC research programs." The article features a photo of US Congressman Les AuCoin and Dr. John Blakemore, professor in Applied Physics and Engineering.
A booklet from US Congressman Les AuCoin's 1976 re-election campaign for Oregon's 1st District. Pat McCormick, Chief of Staff for Oregon House Majority Leader Les AuCoin (1973-1974), had noted in private communications that this booklet is "an example of a tabloid-size mini newspaper with large photos and major messages in headlines, one to a page. We 'borrowed' that format from Joe Biden who’d used in his first (1972) campaign for the Senate."
A booklet from US Congressman Les AuCoin's 1978 re-election campaign for Oregon's 1st District. Pat McCormick, Chief of Staff for Oregon House Majority Leader Les AuCoin (1973-1974), had noted in private communications that this booklet is "an example of a tabloid-size mini newspaper with large photos and major messages in headlines, one to a page. We 'borrowed' that format from Joe Biden who'd used in his first (1972) campaign for the Senate."
Photograph of US Congressman Les AuCoin and his family at home, as featured in a brochure paid for by the Re-Elect Les AuCoin Committee during the 1980 election.
An editorial board pack of US Congressman Les AuCoin from 1986, paid for by the Friends of Les AuCoin committee. The editorial board pack features a list of those on the Friends of Les AuCoin business leaders committee, a biography of Congressman AuCoin, and a list of his accomplishments.
Analysis of US Congressman Les AuCoin's 1984 re-election campaign for Congress, provided by the Friends of Les AuCoin. The analysis describes AuCoin's record and accomplishments in Congress, the state of Oregon in the early 1980s, and the background of challenger Bill Moshofsky. The analysis also includes several excerpts from various news media articles covering the election.
A clipping of a New York Times magazine article titled "The lost innocence of Congressman AuCoin," published on August 31, 1975. The article describes US Representative Les AuCoin's first year in Congress (the 94th Congress).
A collection of newspaper articles from the 1992 US Senate race in Oregon. The collection includes an Oregonian article on Congressman AuCoin's endorsement by the National Organization for Women, an Oregonian article titled "Packwood in Peril" by Jeff Mapes, a Register-Guard article titled "AuCoin: Play fair or we'll raise our trade barriers" by Brent Walth, a Roll Call article titled "Political Briefing" by Tim Curran, an Oregonian article titled "AuCoin advocates health-care system similar to Canada's" by Jeff Mapes, and a Corvallis Gazette-Times article titled "AuCoin calls for huge defense cut."
A campaign update from Les AuCoin for Senate Committee during the 1992 US Senate election in Oregon. The statement summarized Congressman AuCoin's recent speeches; his proposals on introducing a defense budget cut, eliminating trade barriers, increasing school funding, and establishing a single-payer health care system; a Federal Election Commission (FEC) report; press coverage; endorsements; fundraisers; and future plans.
A clipping of an Oregonian newspaper article titled "AFL-CIO endorses AuCoin" by Jeff Mapes, published on October 26, 1991. As the Democratic candidate for the 1992 US Senate election in Oregon, US Congressman Les AuCoin received an endorsement from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrials Organizations (AFL-CIO).
A clipping of a Corvallis Gazette-Times newspaper article titled "AuCoin offers to debate," published on October 11, 1991. The article described US Congressman Les AuCoin's proposal to debate his challenger in the 1992 US Senate primary election in Oregon, Harry Lonsdale.
A booklet from US Congressman Les AuCoin's 1982 re-election campaign for Oregon's 1st District. The booklet features numerous photos of Congressman AuCoin and his family, as well as a record of his then recent accomplishments in Congress. Pat McCormick, Chief of Staff for Oregon House Majority Leader Les AuCoin (1973-1974), had noted in private communications that this booklet is "an example of a tabloid-size mini newspaper with large photos and major messages in headlines, one to a page. We 'borrowed' that format from Joe Biden who'd used in his first (1972) campaign for the Senate."
A booklet from US Congressman Les AuCoin's 1986 re-election campaign for Oregon's 1st District. The booklet features numerous photos of Congressman AuCoin and his family, as well as a record of his then recent accomplishments in Congress. Pat McCormick, Chief of Staff for Oregon House Majority Leader Les AuCoin (1973-1974), had noted in private communications that this booklet is "an example of a tabloid-size mini-newspaper with large photos and major messages in headlines, one to a page. We 'borrowed' that format from Joe Biden who'd used in his first (1972) campaign for the Senate."
A brochure from US Congressman Les AuCoin's 1984 re-election campaign for Oregon's 1st District. The brochure features two photographs of Congressman AuCoin, as well as a description of his background and a list of his then recent achievements in Congress, with subtitles such as "Chopping the Federal Deficit," "Ending The Nuclear Arms Race," "Fighting for Women's Rights," "Protecting Our Timber, Fishing Industries," "Protecting Our Environment," "Inveseting In Our Young People," and "Preparing Our Economy For The Future."
A brochure from one of US Congressman Les AuCoin's re-election campaigns for Oregon's 1st District in the early 1980s (1982 or 1984, most likely). The brochure features photographs of Congressman AuCoin, as well as a description of his background and a list of his then recent achievements in Congress, with subtitles such as "Fighting high interest rates," "Pressing for peace," "Pulling the plug on Watt," "Kepping Social Security secure," "Creating housing jobs," "Saving our smaller mills," "Preparing our ports for coal," "Protecting our fishermen," and "Delivering roadbuilding jobs."
A pamphlet from US Congressman Les AuCoin's 1986 re-election campaign for Oregon's 1st District. The pamphlet features a candid portrait of Congressman AuCoin and a photograph of him and his family. Additionally, the pamphlet includes a description of his background and a list of his then recent accomplishments in Congress, including his work that stopped the federal government from dumping liquid nuclear waste into the soil in Hanford, Washington; passing legislation to help the US Coast Guard build a rescue helicopter station in Newport, Oregon; using his role in the Appropriations Committee to allocate $60 million in federal highway funds that created jobs in eastern Washington County; his help in passing a timber contract relief bill that prevented the bankruptcy of dozens of Oregon mills and the loss of hundreds of millworker jobs; using his role in the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to help establish Navy contracts for Portland shipyards; and convincing President Ronald Reagan and Congress to pass "the AuCoin amendment" which banned the testing of anti-satellite weapons.
A booklet from US Congressman Les AuCoin's first campaign for Oregon's 1st District in 1974. The booklet features photographs of AuCoin, descriptions of his background as an Oregon state representative, and a list of what he hoped to accomplish as a US congressman. Pat McCormick, Chief of Staff for AuCoin when he was Oregon House Majority Leader (1973-1974), had noted in private communications that this booklet is "an example of a tabloid-size mini newspaper with large photos and major messages in headlines, one to a page. We 'borrowed' that format from Joe Biden who'd used in his first (1972) campaign for the Senate."
A pamphlet from US Congressman Les AuCoin's first campaign for Oregon's 1st Congressional District in 1974. The pamphlet features numerous photographs of AuCoin, descriptions of his personal background and record as Oregon House Majority Leader, including his legislative efforts and accomplishments relating to the economy, the gasoline shortage, political reform, workers' benefits, health care, consumer protection, farming, and offshore fisheries.
