The Oregon capitol building burned in the spring of 1935, destroying most records. What the fire did not destroy, the water damaged. If anything survived, it went to the Oregon Historical Society and the State Archives.
You can find photos and information from the Oregon State Library’s “The 1935 Fire and its Aftermath” website and also at the Oregon State Capitol Wikipedia page and at the Salem History webpage.
Portland archivists kick off “Oregon Archives Month with a smorgasbord of Portland-area archives. Join us on Saturday, October 3rd from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Portland Archives and Records Center….” [Link to Portland Area Archives website.]
Visit the celebration’s FAQ to find out more about the October 3rd event.
And don’t forget about your own archiving efforts: Read the OLR blog post on Save that Webpage to the Internet Archive!
This was and still is an interesting report, for those so inclined, from the 2006 Public Commission on the Oregon Legislature:
A Blueprint for a 21st Century Legislature, Public Commission on the Oregon Legislature, November 2006
Listen to a Portland City Club presentation on the Report.
Visit the State Archives “Landmark Legislative Bills by Subject” website to find the following:
“Oregon Minimum Wage Law Records
1967 HB 1340 Introduction
Six hours is barely enough time to teach Legislative History 101, but you can still join in the (admittedly wonkish) fun on October 23rd, 2015:
“Oregon Legislative History: Research and Time Management Tips from the Experts”
Legislators, lawyers, law students, paralegals, librarians and other legal researchers are welcome to attend or purchase the course materials.
We love hearing about other excellent public law libraries that serve the legal community and the public decade after decade after decade …. The need never seems to end:
Harris County Law Library turns 100
“On October 1, 2015, the Harris County Law Library will celebrate its 100th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, we have planned a Centennial Celebration focusing on our century of service to the Houston legal community and our bright future promoting open and equal access to justice for all. We would like to invite all of you to join us in our celebration! Although a trip to Texas may not be in the cards for everyone, please know that you are certainly welcome to join us if you are in Houston on October 1. Additionally, you can help us celebrate remotely by visiting our Centennial Digital Exhibit.”
Oregon v. Lang, 273 Or App 113 (2015), (Benton County Circuit Court CM1320460; A154498)
Citations below are to the online, unofficial advance sheet version of this case, and available for viewing (at least as of today) at: http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/docs/A154498.pdf
This is another case that would be quite instructive to laypeople interested in the law, assuming they read the whole case and also perhaps talk to a lawyer or judge about it, rather than relying on a brief news report – or a blog post.
It’s easy to register to vote in Oregon, online, in person, by mail.
Visit the Oregon Secretary of State Elections homepage or the Register to Vote page directly.
It’s also easy to update your contact information, e.g. address, name, etc.
There has been a recent slew of articles and editorials on homelessness in Oregon, but this editorial stands out – and not just as a reminder that Street Roots is always worth reading.
The editorial needs a few footnotes, specifically citations to sections of the Oregon Constitution and other laws that are referenced. But their absence doesn’t take away from the gist.
“Portland Business Alliance: We can do better than this,” by Israel Bayer, Street Roots editorial, 15 July 2015
Oregon Legal Research Blog