"Ashland Library" radio episode

Title

"Ashland Library" radio episode

Description

An audio recording by Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin in which he highlights the importance and value of public libraries in communities, specifically pointing out the one in Ashland, Oregon. AuCoin advocates for libraries, stating that no matter one’s background, everyone has equal access to knowledge. In a library, AuCoin argues, nobody is treated as a commercial functionary. He condemns a recent law that Ashland library had to overcome that nullified a majority vote on spending levies if voter turnout was less than 50%. This is one episode from AuCoin's biweekly radio show on Jefferson Public Radio (JPR), which ran after he had retired from office. The majority of episodes feature his commentary on current political events, often focusing on issues important to southern Oregon where JPR is based. This episode probably aired between 2001-2003.

Creator

AuCoin, Les

Date Created

2001-2003

Is Part Of

Jefferson Public Radio

Extent

1 audio file (2 min., 46 sec.)

Identifier

PUA_MS147_JPR_087

Rights

This recording is provided here for research purposes with the permission of Les AuCoin and Jefferson Public Radio. All rights reserved.
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Source

Pacific University Archives

Format

MP3