Portrait of Paul Patterson

Title

Portrait of Paul Patterson

Description

Black and white image of a man in a suit. Patterson was a lawyer in Washington County, who became active in local politics and, in 1944, was elected to the Oregon State Senate. Eight years later, he was sworn in as Governor of Oregon, finishing the term of his predecessor, Douglas McKay. This photo dates to his tenure as president of the Washington County Republican Party, which lasted until 1944.

Date Created

9/18/1942

Subject

Lawyers
Politicians
Public officers
Governors
Patterson, Paul L.
Legal History
Genealogy & Family History
Politics & Government (General)

Place

Hillsboro, Oregon

Medium

black-and-white negatives

Identifier

WCMpic_012572

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection