Url Resource class Title Creator Description Date Type Identifier Source Language Coverage Rights Organization Key Words https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/13218 Straub Family Plays on Beach Robert W. Straub Scrapbook The Straub daughters (Jane, Patty, and Peg) and son Billy cartwheel and play together with mother Pat on the beach near Pacific City. The caption in the scrapbook reads "Pacific City Discovered." This photograph was taken on the same day as the Mother's Day rally and hike in 1966. 1966-05-08 Image straub_photos/9 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 eng Pacific City, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Pacific City, coast, cartwheel https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6995 "The Man for Governor: Bob Straub" (1966 Campaign Advertisement) Medion Inc. This video is of a 50-second television advertisement that ran during Bob Straub's 1966 gubernatorial campaign. The video features footage of Bob and Pat Straub walking along the Oregon coast and Bob discussing his commitment to preserving Oregon's beaches. 1966-01-01 video straub_av/6 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Oregon Coast The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6994 Ethel and Robert F. Kennedy Visit Oregon Beach Unknown A silent film of Senator Robert F. Kennedy arriving in Astoria, Oregon, and walking through the crowd. Film flips to footage of Senator Kennedy walking along the Oregon coast with wife Ethel, dog Freckles, and Oregon State Treasurer Bob Straub at Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria. The shipwreck of Peter Iredale (1906) can be seen in the background during part of their walk along the beach. The Kennedys visited Oregon before the Oregon Democratic presidential primary. 1968-05-24 video straub_av/5 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Fort Stevens State Park (state park) The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Robert F. Kennedy, RFK, Ethel Kennedy, Freckles, Astoria, Oregon Primary, Oregon Democratic Primary, beach, coast, Peter Iredale, Oregon shipwreck https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6993 Interview with Janet McLennan (Part 3) Bob Straub Oral History Project Michael O'Rourke interviewed Janet McLennan at her home as part of the Bob Straub Oral History Project. This video clip contains discussion related to the Nestucca sand spit controversy and Bob Straub meeting with Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall. A transcript of the video can be downloaded as a PDF from this page. 2003-11-08 video straub_av/1 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Nestucca spit, Stewart Udall https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6992 Interview with Janet McLennan (Part 2) Bob Straub Oral History Project Michael O'Rourke interviewed Janet McLennan at her home as part of the Bob Straub Oral History Project. This video clip contains discussion related to Janet McLennan and Bob Straub's roles with the Nestucca sand spit controversy and their organization "Beaches Forever." A transcript of the video can be downloaded as a PDF from this page. 2003-11-08 video straub_av/2 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Beaches Forever, Nestucca sand spit https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6991 Interview with Janet McLennan (Part 1) Bob Straub Oral History Project Michael O'Rourke interviewed Janet McLennan at her home as part of the Bob Straub Oral History Project. This video clip contains discussion related to Janet McLennan and Bob Straub's roles with the Nestucca sand spit controversy with the Oregon Highway Commission chaired by Glen Jackson. The transcription of the clip is available to download from this page as a PDF file. 2003-11-08 video straub_av/3 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Nestucca spit, Oregon beaches, Glen Jackson, effigy https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6990 Interview with Ken Johnson and Janet McLennan Bob Straub Oral History Project Michael O'Rourke interviewed Ken Johnson and Janet McLennan at her home in Portland on issues related to the highway around the Nestucca Spit and Bob Straub's role in the matter. 2006-04-26 video straub_av/4 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Nestucca spit, Oregon beaches, protest, Canery Hill https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6989 Bob Straub Speaks at Beach Bill Anniversary Event Unknown Photograph of former governor Bob Straub speaking at a podium at an event held in Cannon Beach to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Oregon's Beach Bill. Others at the event included wife Pat Straub and Oregon Shores co-founder Bob Bacon. 1997-07-05 Image straub_photos/20 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Cannon Beach, Oregon The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Beach Bill https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6988 Bob Straub State Park Sign Barbara Jones Photograph was enclosed, along with others of Bob Straub State Park and the Straub family at their West Salem farmhouse, in a card from Barbara Jones to Pat Straub. Jones notes that the photographs are from Spring Break, and suggests that the photos of Bob Straub State Park "would make great postcards." 1996-04-01 Image straub_photos/21 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Pacific City, Oregon The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives state parks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6987 Bob and Pat Straub with dog at Bob Straub State Park Robert W. Straub Scrapbook Pat and Bob Straub walk along the beach with a dog at Bob Straub State Park in Pacific City. 1995-08-01 Image straub_photos/14 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Pacific City, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6986 Coastline at Bob Straub State Park Robert W. Straub Scrapbook Photograph of the white sandy beach surrounding Bob Straub State Park in Pacific City along the Oregon coast. A view of the Pacific Ocean and Haystack Rock are in the background. 1995-08-01 Image straub_photos/13 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Pacific City, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6985 Bob and Pat Straub at Bob Straub State Park Robert W. Straub Scrapbook Bob and Pat Straub stand together near the sign for Bob Straub State Park, located near Pacific City. The park was previously named Nestucca Spit State Park but was renamed in 1987 after Governor Straub. 1995-08-01 Image straub_photos/12 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Pacific City, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6984 Bob Straub Visits the Oregon Coast Robert W. Straub Scrapbook Bob Straub stands in front of the Pacific Ocean wearing a brimmed hat. A sea stack is in the background. 1966-01-01 Image straub_photos/10 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6983 Straub Family Picnic at Proposal Rock Robert W. Straub Scrapbook Bob and Pat Straub have a picnic lunch with daughters Patty and Peg near Proposal Rock on the Oregon coast. The caption in the scrapbook reads "Lunch in no wind and rain." 1966-04-01 Image straub_photos/7 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Neskowin, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Proposal Rock, Neskowin https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6982 Mother's Day Hike and Rally Unknown Photograph of Bob and Pat Straub at the first beach rally on Mother's Day in 1966. In the background is a view of the Oregon coast and a station wagon. Bob Straub led the rally with coordinator Janet McLennan along with two hundred people protesting the relocation of U.S. Highway 101 onto the Nestucca Spit. Protestors marched four miles from Camp Winema to the Nestucca River to where the bridge was proposed to be built. 1966-05-08 Image straub_photos/4 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Neskowin, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Mother's Day rally, beach rally https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6981 Bob Straub Walks Along Oregon Coast Robert W. Straub Scrapbook Bob Straub walks along the Oregon coast and looks out at the ocean. 196? Image straub_photos/8 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Straub, Oregon coast, beach https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6980 Robert F. Kennedy, Robert W. Straub, and Ken Johnson at Oregon Coast Michael B. Conard Senator Robert F. Kennedy talks with Oregon State Treasurer Robert W. Straub and his assistant Ken Johnson while visiting the Oregon coastline near Fort Stevens State Park. The photo was taken during Kennedy’s visit before the 1968 Oregon primary election shortly before his assassination. 1968-05-24 Image straub_photos/15 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Fort Stevens State Park (state park) The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Robert F. Kennedy, RFK, Straub, Oregon Coast https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6959 Robert F. Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy, and Robert W. Straub Walk Along the Oregon Coast Unknown Senator Robert F. Kennedy, wife Ethel Kennedy, and Oregon State Treasurer Robert W. Straub walk together on the beach near Fort Stevens State Park. In the background are the remains of the Peter Iredale shipwreck and a crowd of people. The photo was taken on Kennedy’s visit before the 1968 Oregon primary election shortly before his assassination. 1968-05-24 Image straub_photos/17 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Fort Stevens State Park (state park) The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Robert F. Kennedy, RFK, Ethel Kennedy, Robert W. Straub, Oregon Coast https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6958 Robert F. Kennedy and Robert W. Straub Walk Along the Oregon Coast Unknown Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Oregon State Treasurer Robert W. Straub walk together in the Pacific Ocean on the beach near Fort Stevens State Park. The photo was taken during Kennedy’s visit before the 1968 Oregon primary election shortly before his assassination. 1968-05-24 Image straub_photos/18 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Fort Stevens State Park, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Robert F. Kennedy, RFK, Robert W. Straub, Oregon Coast https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6957 Bob Straub Looks Out at Nestucca Spit Gerry Lewin State Treasurer Robert W. Straub stares out at the Nestucca Spit and Pacific Ocean, with a bulldozer in the foreground. Haystack Rock and other sea stacks can be seen in the ocean. 196? Image straub_photos/11 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Neskowin, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6956 Robert F. Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy, and Robert W. Straub Walk Along the Coast Robert W. Straub Scrapbook Senator Robert F. Kennedy, wife Ethel Kennedy, and Oregon State Treasurer Robert W. Straub walk together on the beach near Fort Stevens State Park. In the background are the remains of the Peter Iredale shipwreck. The photo was taken during Kennedy’s visit before the 1968 Oregon primary election shortly before his assassination. 1968-05-24 Image straub_photos/19 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Fort Stevens State Park, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Robert F. Kennedy, RFK, Ethel Kennedy, Robert W. Straub https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6955 Robert F. Kennedy and Robert W. Straub Walk Along the Oregon Coast Unknown Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Oregon State Treasurer Robert W. Straub walk together on the beach near Fort Stevens State Park. The photograph was taken during Kennedy’s visit before the 1968 Oregon primary election shortly before his assassination. 1968-05-24 Image straub_photos/16 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Fort Stevens State Park, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Robert F. Kennedy, RFK, Robert W. Straub https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6954 Nestucca Sand Spit Robert W. Straub An aerial view of the Nestucca sand spit and mouth of the Nestucca River along the Pacific Coast. This photograph was taken on the afternoon of the Mother's Day hike sponsored by Straub and Beaches Forever, Inc. The Oregon Highway Commission proposed a bypass across the Nestucca sand spit in February 1965; Straub adopted this issue to prevent the widening of U.S. Highway 101 as part of his gubernatorial campaign in 1966. 1966-05-08 Image straub_photos/2 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Porter Point, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Nestucca River https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6953 Nestucca Sand Spit Robert W. Straub An aerial view of the Nestucca sand spit and mouth of the Nestucca River along the Pacific Coast. This photograph was taken the afternoon of the Mother's Day hike sponsored by Straub and other concerned citizens such as Janet McLennan. The Oregon Highway Commission proposed a bypass across the Nestucca sand spit in February 1965; Straub adopted this issue to prevent the widening of U.S. Highway 101 as part of his gubernatorial campaign in 1966. 1966-05-08 Image straub_photos/3 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Porter Point, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Nestucca River, Oregon https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6952 Straub Family Walks Porter Point Robert W. Straub Pat Straub and daughters Jane, Patty, and Peg walk along Porter Point while working to preserve beaches near Pacific City. This photograph was taken by Bob Straub the afternoon of the Mother's Day protest hike. The mouth of the Nestucca River is in the background. The Oregon Highway Commission proposed a bypass across the Nestucca sand spit in February 1965; Robert Straub adopted this issue as part of his gubernatorial campaign in 1966. This photograph was featured in the newspaper article, "Bob Straub State Park will be Dedicated Saturday" in the Eugene Register-Guard on September 11, 1987. 1966-05-08 Image straub_photos/1 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Porter Point, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Mother's Day rally, beach rally https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6951 Straub Family Picnicking at Proposal Rock Robert W. Straub Scrapbook The Straub family (Bob and Pat with daughters Peg and Patty, son Billy) sit to the side of Proposal Rock with a thermos and a fire on the beach. The Straub family visited the location in preparation of events related to the "Save the Beaches" campaign. 1966-04-01 Image straub_photos/6 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Neskowin, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Proposal Rock, Neskowin https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6950 Straub Family Hike at Proposal Rock Robert W. Straub Scrapbook The Straub family (Bob and Pat with daughters Peg and Patty and son Billy) walk towards the beach surrounding Proposal Rock in Neskowin, Oregon. The Straub family visited the location in preparation of events related to the "Save the Beaches" campaign. 1966-04-01 Image straub_photos/5 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Neskowin, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Proposal Rock, Neskowin https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6949 Executive Director Janet McLennan Unknown Photograph of Janet McLennan while she served in Governor Robert W. Straub's cabinet. McLennan was the Executive Director of Beaches Forever, Inc. 1975-01-01 Image straub_bfphotos/11 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Salem, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6948 Vote Yes on 6 Rally Flyer Beaches Forever, Inc. A flyer used to advertise a rally in Portland at the Park Blocks and C.C. Ballroom to hear State Treasurer Robert W. Straub discuss the beach initiative on the November ballot. The phrase "No Tricks in 6" came as a reaction to the opposing organization, Family Highway Protection Committee, and their campaign jingle for "Beware of Tricks in No. 6". 1968-10-24 Text straub_bfphotos/9 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6947 Map of Proposed U.S. Highway 101 Changes Committee to Save the Beaches A map of the Oregon coast created by the Committee to Save the Beaches (precursor to Beaches Forever, Inc.) that showed the relationship between the existing Highway 101 and the proposed highway change through the Nestucca sand spit near Pacific City. 1966-01-01 straub_bfphotos/10 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Nestucca, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6946 Beaches Forever cartoon advertisement of fenced beach Beaches Forever, Inc. Cartoon drawing created by Meradel Gale who volunteered for Beaches Forever, Inc. during the 1968 petition campaign. This cartoon depicts a view of the ocean with the beaches fenced off. The drawing was used in literature distributed by Beaches Forever to promote the passage of Measure 6 in the November election. 1968-01-01 straub_bfphotos/7 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6945 Beaches Forever cartoon advertisement with kids Beaches Forever, Inc. Cartoon drawing created by Meradel Gale who volunteered for Beaches Forever, Inc. during the 1968 petition campaign. This cartoon depicts two children carrying a beach ball who encounter a sign that reads "Keep Off! Private Beach". This graphic appears in flyers distributed by Beaches Forever in favor of Ballot Measure 6. 1968-01-01 straub_bfphotos/8 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6944 Beaches Forever campaign ribbon Beaches Forever, Inc. A white ribbon with the "Beaches are for Kids!" logo used by Beaches Forever, Inc. in its campaign to gather enough signatures to include their beach initiative on the November ballot. Volunteers wore the ribbons while campaigning door-to-door in favor of passing Measure 6. 1968-01-01 straub_bfphotos/3 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Beaches Forever https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6943 Save Oregon's Beaches sticker Beaches Forever, Inc. Design drawing of a window sticker that read "I'm helping to Save Oregon's Beaches, Vote #6 YES." Designed for distribution by Beaches Forever to promote the passage of Measure 6 in the November election. Design instructions handwritten to the right of the design describe how many to print using two colors. 1968-01-01 straub_bfphotos/6 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6942 Save Oregon's Beaches Forever stamps Beaches Forever, Inc. Sheet of adhesive stamps with the "Beaches are for Kids!" logo and the phrase "Vote 6 YES." The phrase referred to the 1968 ballot initiative instigated by Beaches Forever. Volunteers were encouraged to place the seal on all their mail and to handout to friends if they donated money to Beaches Forever. 1968-01-01 straub_bfphotos/4 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Beaches Forever, stamps, seals, fundraising https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6941 Beaches Forever balloon Beaches Forever, Inc. A yellow rubber balloon with the "Beaches are for Kids!" logo printed on the side used by Beaches Forever, Inc. in its campaign to gather enough signatures to include their beach initiative on the November ballot. Organizers, volunteers, and children passed out stickers and other materials directed at passing Measure 6. 1968-01-01 straub_bfphotos/2 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6940 Save Oregon's Beaches Forever Beaches Forever, Inc. A 3" x 7" yellow sticker used in the Beaches Forever campaign. The sticker includes the "Beaches are for kids!" logo and the phrase "Vote 6 Yes," referring to the ballot initiative in the November election. Organizers and volunteers passed out the stickers to gain support for Measure 6. 1968-01-01 straub_bfphotos/5 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6919 Beaches are for Kids! sticker Beaches Forever, Inc. A 4.5" x 3" yellow sticker used by Beaches Forever, Inc. in its campaign to gather enough signatures to include their beach initiative on the November ballot. Organizers, volunteers, and children passed out stickers and other materials directed at passing Measure 6. 1968-01-01 straub_bfphotos/1 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6918 Selected Straub Administration Programs and Legislative Reference Manual Barbara Hanneman Reference guide to the Straub administration and its achievements, compiled by Straub's secretary, Barbara Hanneman. Includes information on topics such as economic development, utility rates and energy, seniors, human resources and corrections, education, property tax relief, and the management of state government. Pages 12-18 deal with the administration's land use and environmental policies, and page 14 includes a brief discussion of the Straub administration's Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) coastal goals. 1978-03-01 Text straub_papers/11 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6917 Bob Straub State Park Memo and Press Release Neil Goldschmidt Memorandum from the office of Governor Neil Goldschmidt to attend the dedication of Bob Straub State Park. Enclosed with the memo is a press release from the governor's office regarding the dedication. 1987-09-01 Text straub_papers/10 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Salem, Oregon The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives state parks https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6916 Tom McCall Award Reception Program 1000 Friends of Oregon Program for a reception held at the Governor's Ceremonial Office honoring Bob Straub for winning 1000 Friends of Oregon's 1999 Tom McCall Award, recognizing his commitment to environmental conservation. The reverse side of the program includes a copy of the Board of Directors' resolution honoring Bob Straub. 1999-03-30 Text straub_papers/9 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Salem, Oregon The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives awards https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6915 Letter from Senator Richard Neuberger to Robert Straub Richard Neuberger Letter from U.S. Senator Richard (Dick) Neuberger (D-Oregon) to State Senator Robert Straub, thanking Straub for his letter regarding the Oregon Dunes National Seashore Area bill and the progress of Oregon's Democratic Party in the state senate. A handwritten note at the bottom refers to Governor Mark Hatfield's legislative influence. 1959-05-07 Text straub_papers/12 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Washington, D.C. The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6914 The Beach Book: Feelings of Children About the Beach Clara Barefoot-Sehorn A handcrafted book made out of construction paper by children in first grade at West Tualatin View School. Teacher Clara Barefoot-Sehorn edited the book of children's drawings and writings about their experiences visiting Oregon's beaches. Signatures of state elected officials are littered throughout the book, including State Treasurer Bob Straub. 1968-01-01 straub_papers/8 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Oregon beach, children, drawings https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6913 Governor Neil Goldschmidt Comments on Renaming Bob Straub State Park Governor Neil Goldschmidt Press release of Governor Neil Goldschmidt's comments regarding the naming of Bob Straub State Park in Pacific City. This recommendation came from Straub's work to keep U.S. Highway 101 from being relocated onto the Oregon beaches in that area. 1987-01-01 Text straub_papers/7 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Goldschmidt, Bob Straub State Park, Nestucca spit, Friends of Bob Straub Committee https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6912 Re-elect Bob Straub, Democrat for State Treasurer Straub for Treasurer Committee A tri-fold pamphlet distributed by the Straub for Treasurer Committee while Robert W. Straub ran for re-election. The pamphlet provides information on his stances, including the effort to save Oregon beaches, environmental resources, crime, property taxes, and Oregon's economic growth during his tenure as state treasurer. 1968-01-01 Text straub_papers/6 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Salem, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives state treasurer, democrat, save the beaches, Oregon coast https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6911 Save Oregon's Beaches Forever Beaches Forever, Inc. Pamphlet that was distributed by the non-profit organization Beaches Forever, Inc. The pamphlet emphasized citizens to vote in favor of Ballot Measure 6, which called for a gasoline tax to be used to purchase beach land along the coast for public use. 1968-01-01 Text straub_papers/5 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Oregon beaches, coast, Measure 6, bond, gasoline tax, Beaches are for kids not for cars https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6910 Press Release Regarding Oregon Beach Initiative Measure Robert W. Straub Press release from State Treasurer Robert W. Straub about the filing of the beach initiative measure by the Committee to Save the Oregon Beaches. The initiative measure would provide authorization for $30 million bond issue to raise the gasoline tax on passenger vehicles, whose funds would be used to purchase public beach land along the Oregon coast. 1968-03-21 Text straub_papers/1 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Committee to Save the Oregon Beaches, bond, Oregon, coast, beaches, Oregon State Highway Commission https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6909 News Release Regarding Oregon Dunes National Seashore Park Robert W. Straub Press release while Straub was Lane County State Senator regarding his opinion of Oregon Dunes National Seashore Park and Governor Mark Hatfield's stance. 1960-04-18 Text straub_papers/4 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Lane County, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Oregon Dunes National Seashore Park https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6908 Excerpts from Remarks on Senator Robert F. Kennedy Oregon for Kennedy Press release including remarks made by presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy during his visit to Oregon before the Oregon democratic presidential primary. Kennedy visited Astoria along the Oregon coast and spent time with State Treasurer Robert Straub walking the beach. 1968-05-24 Text straub_papers/3 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Astoria, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Robert F. Kennedy, RFK, Oregon Primary, Oregon Democratic Primary, beach, coast https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6907 Bob Straub's Ideas and Programs for Land Use Planning Bob Straub for Governor Committee Press release during Robert Straub's gubernatorial campaign that addressed land use planning remaining at the local level, including beaches, parks, farms, and wilderness areas. 1974-09-20 Text straub_papers/2 Robert W. Straub Collection, MSS 1 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives land use planning, S.B. 100 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6906 Lyrics to "Battle Him for Conservation" Janet McLennan Lyrics to "Battle Him for Conversation" (to the tune of Battle Hymn of the Republic). This parody was sung at the 1966 Mother's Day rally after a hike from Camp Winema to the Nestucca River. The rally included a weiner roast and "Sing Along with Bob" around a campfire. 1966-05-08 Text straub_bfpapers/7 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Neskowin, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6905 Press Release on Beach Initiative Petition Beaches Forever, Inc. One page press release discussing the first week of gathering signatures for the beach initiative petition sponsored by State Treasurer Bob Straub and other conservationists in Oregon. The press release also includes a brief history of the organization Beaches Forever, Inc. 1968-03-29 Text straub_bfpapers/6 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Beaches Forever, Save the Beaches https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6904 Explanation of Beach Initiative Petition Beaches Forever, Inc. One page explanation of the beach initiative petition (Measure No. 6) authored by Beaches Forever. It includes a detailed discussion of each section of the petition with regards to land, boundaries, funds, and oversight. 1968-01-01 Text straub_bfpapers/5 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6903 Beaches Forever Newsletter Beaches Forever, Inc. One page newsletter urging people to write their senators and representatives on bills related to the Oregon Highway Commission's budget to include money to purchase beach lands and access. One of these bills, HB 1045, was a revision to the Beach Bill passed in 1967. 1969-05-01 Text straub_bfpapers/3 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives H.B. 1045 https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6902 Draft of Explanatory Comparison of First Two Beach Initiatives Beaches Forever, Inc. Four page document that compares the organizations of Beaches Forever and the Committee to Save the Oregon Beaches (CSOB) who backed opposing beach initiatives in 1968. It includes a commentary comparing the similarities of the two organizations, such as the goal of conserving beaches for public enjoyment, but also comments on how their proposals are different through opposing ballot measures. 1968-01-01 Text straub_bfpapers/2 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6901 Save Oregon's Beaches Forever - Vote Yes on No. 6 Beaches Forever, Inc. Pamphlet that was printed and distributed by the non-profit organization Beaches Forever, Inc. The pamphlet emphasized citizens to vote in favor of Ballot Measure 6, which called for a gasoline tax to be used to purchase beach land along the coast for public use. The pamphlet features cartoon drawings created by Meradel Gale who volunteered for Beaches Forever, Inc. during the 1968 petition campaign. 1968-01-01 Text straub_bfpapers/4 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 Portland, OR The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives https://wou.omeka.net/s/repository/item/6900 Vote No on Ballot Measure No. 6 pamphlet Family Highway Protection Committee A tri-fold pamphlet created by the Family Highway Protection Committee that ran a slogan for "Beware of Tricks in No. 6" against the Beaches Forever, Inc. initiative in 1968. 1968-01-01 Text straub_bfpapers/1 Janet McLennan Collection, MSS 11 The contents of this collection, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. The contents of this collection may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Western Oregon University Archives. For questions or permissions, please contact University Archives at (503) 838-8893 or libarchives@wou.edu. Western Oregon University Archives Family Highway Protection Committee, Beware the Tricks