Portrait of Paul Patterson
Title
Portrait of Paul Patterson
Description
Black and white image of a man in a suit. Patterson practiced law in Hillsboro for a number of years, before entering politics. He served as city attorney for various cities in Washington County before being elected to serve in the Oregon State Senate. As president of the Senate, Patterson was sworn in as Oregon's 26th governor in 1952, replacing Governor McKay who had resigned to become United States Secretary of the Interior. This image likely dates to his years as a city attorney.
Date Created
3/5/1936
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_012569
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