Postcard advertising Representative Les AuCoin's 1972 campaign for Oregon state representative. The photo shows a smiling Representative AuCoin shaking hands with a young child. 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 12, Folder 6.
Door hanger advertisement for Representative Les AuCoin's 1984 campaign for U.S. Representative. The front of the flyer includes an endorsement from The Oregonian titled "Keep AuCoin in Congress". The back includes a checklist comparing Congressman Les AuCoin to his opponent Bill Moshofsky. The flyer is dated October 16th, 1984. 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 18, Folder 1.
Hand-drawn flyer advertising "An Evening for Les AuCoin Spaghetti Dinner, featuring homemade pies, cakes, and bread, Continuous Entertainment" at the Beaverton Methodist Church on Sunday October 11th, 1970. Representative Les AuCoin often held spaghetti dinners during his campaigns for office, and this one was for his first campaign for state representative in Oregon. 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.
Newspaper advertisement for Representative Les AuCoin's first campaign for Oregon state representative. The advertisement features a sketch of Representative AuCoin, a list of positions taken by AuCoin and his opponent, and the conclusion that "AuCoin will be a great State Representative". 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.
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.
A bumper sticker advertising Representative Les AuCoin's first campaign for Oregon state representative. The text reads "Elect Les AuCoin State Representative, Bipartisan Citizens for Les AuCoin, Roger Eiss chmn, Box 5190, Aloha, OR 97006, Paul R. Moos distr, Box 295 Clackamas, OR 97015". This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives.
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.
Portrait of Representative Les AuCoin, which was used as the cover of his autobiography, "Catch and Release". The photo was probably taken between 2005 and 2010. 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 smiles with a steelhead trout, standing by the Deschutes River in Oregon. In typed notes about the image, Les AuCoin writes: "On the Deschutes River north of Madras, on a perfect October day, a steelhead trout makes itself a gift to me. It was the first time I had hooked one of these iconic seagoing creatures. A keepsake memory. In the early nineties, shortly after I had left Congress." Based on this note, the photo was probably taken between 1992 and 1995. 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 then-Senator Joe Biden serve spaghetti at a birthday fundraiser for AuCoin. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "The annual spaghetti feed at Catlin Gable School was a mainstay in each of my campaigns. The event didn't raise a lot of money, but small and even large donors came to count on it. Usually, I had a V.I.P. guest who helped me serve pasta and then pitched my candidacy to the crowd. Here, then-senator Joe Biden serves up his big trademark smile with the pasta." 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.
A young Les AuCoin sits at a typewriter in his Army uniform. In typed notes about the image, Representative AuCoin writes: "As a nineteen-year-old buck private, I wrote a sports column for the Fort Campbell, Kentucky newspaper. For extra money, I started writing promotional stories for off-duty work. This led me to a match at Hopkinsville, where an enraged female wrestler chased me out of the ring to the locker room. The audience roared approval when she hurled folding chairs at me." 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 meet Mikhail Gorbachev, President of the Soviet Union. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "Sue and I were members of Speaker Jim Wright's 1986 mission to Moscow. At the Kremlin, I talked briefly with Mikhail Gorbachev about a bill I helped pass that banned flight tests on anti-satellite weapons. It was the first form of arms control ever conceived in and passed by Congress. Sue stands behind me." 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 the vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in Beijing. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "One month after the U.S. and P.R.C. established diplomatic relations, I was the first congressman to lead a trade delegation to China. Four Oregon businessmen, their spouses, and Sue and I arrived in February 1979. Here I'm conferring with a vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in Beijing. In 1978, I had brought to the floor of the U.S. House the first bill to propose normal relations between the two countries." 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 speaks to members of the Oregon Air Guard in front of F-16 fighters. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "As a member of the defense committee, I reassigned a fleet of F-16s to the Oregon Air Guard. To commemorate the transfer, I rode in one of the fighters to Portland from Salt Lake City." 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 points something out to President Jimmy Carter. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "I introduced candidate Jimmy Carter at a large rally in downtown Portland in 1976. Here, I'm pointing to a sign in the crowd that reads "We're from Plains, Georgia". Writing on photo reads: "To Les AuCoin, Thanks for your great help! Portland Rally, 1976. Jimmy Carter." 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 smiles as Oregon Governor Tom McCall signs the Subdivision Consumer Protection Act. In typed notes about the image, AuCoin writes: "Governor Tom McCall signing the subdivision consumer protection act in 1973. I introduced the measure at his request. After clearing the legislature by a wide margin, it became an explosive issue and presented me with my first political crisis." 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 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 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.
