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Title
Harry Demarest Oral History Interview
Description
Harry Demarest is a long-standing Democrat in Oregon who has a history of advocating for women’s rights and organizing against anti-LGBT ballot measures. The oral history interview begins with Harry Demarest describing his background, including several of the things that caused him to become involved in politics, such as the Vietnam war. Interestingly enough, in his earlier years, Harry identified as a Republican, though eventually joined the democratic party and become a party leader in Oregon. He also describes how he met his wife and co-conspirator Merry. Later on, he and Merry were publically ex-communicated from the Mormon church as part of an effort to support the Equal Rights Amendment. At length, Harry describes his participation in electoral politics, which included compiling voter lists, canvassing, and designing computer software for the party. Harry was also involved with the Oregon Chapter of the National Organization for Women.
Creator
Harry Demarest
Source
OSU Queer Archives Oral History Collection
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
May 26, 2017
Contributor
Hunter Murga, Nikki Bott and Jordan Morrison
Format
Born Digital
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
OH34-demarest-harry-20170526
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Hunter Murga, Nikki Bott and Jordan Morrison
Interviewee
Harry Demarest
Location
Corvallis, Oregon
Original Format
Born Digital
Duration
1:09:57
OHMS Object
Interview Format
video