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Harry Demarest Oral History Interview

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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

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