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 speech given by Les AuCoin for the Society of Professional Journalists and Women in Communications on February 12, 1976. The speech references freedom of the press and related court cases.
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 given by Les AuCoin at the Portland City Club on November 18, 1977. The speech describes concerns with American housing policy post-WWII. AuCoin advocates for the Urban Development Action Grant program.
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 given by Les AuCoin at the National Housing Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 6, 1977. The speech addresses issues with the 1970s housing crisis. AuCoin promotes both long-term and short-term solutions for housing policy, including Urban Development Action Grants.
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 given by Les AuCoin on the U.S. housing policy on October 23, 1975. AuCoin gave the speech at the Annual Governor's Conference on Housing at the Portland Hilton Hotel. The speech is titled "U.S. Housing Policy: A Rudderless Ship on a Stormy Sea."
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 given by Les AuCoin on the U.S. House floor on April 30, 1975, as printed in the Congressional Record.
AuCoin brings attention to the depression in the forest product industry and its potential economic consequences. The town of Tillamook, Oregon is noted as a small-scale example of such economic consequences.
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 given by Les AuCoin on the U.S. House floor on October 1, 1976, as printed in the Congressional Record.
AuCoin argues for a solution to the treaty rights of Native Americans. Native American hunting and fishing rights were considered to be in conflict with the rights of non-Native Americans. AuCoin presents an article by Neal R. Peirce that provides a brief history of the "Indian-White Conflict," including an example in Montana.
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 Representative Les AuCoin at the Oregon National Abortion Rights Action League Conference. The speech, given on January 21st, 1984, references the 1984 election and its potential impact on abortion rights in the United States. 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 7, Folder 3. See also PUA_MS147_69 for a list of other speeches on abortion rights by Representative Les AuCoin.
Typed speech by Les AuCoin declaring his candidacy for the US Senate against Senator Bob Packwood. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS 147) at the Pacific University Archives.
