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HARRIS, Oren
1903 – 1997
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Biography
Congresses
Bibliography
Research Collections
Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives About this object
13 US Congresses Served
House Years of Service
77th – 89th(1941 – 1967)
State / Territory
Arkansas
Position
Representative
Party
Democrat
Overview
13 US Congresses Served
House Years of Service
77th – 89th(1941 – 1967)
State / Territory
Arkansas
Position
Representative
Party
Democrat
Biography
HARRIS, Oren, a Representative from Arkansas; born in Belton, Hempstead County, Ark., December 20, 1903; attended the public schools; graduated from Henderson State College, Arkadelphia, Ark., in 1929, and from Cumberland University Law School, Lebanon, Tenn., in 1930; admitted to the bar in 1930 and commenced practice in El Dorado, Ark.; deputy prosecuting attorney of Union County, Ark., 1933-1936; prosecuting attorney of the thirteenth judicial circuit of Arkansas 1937-1940; delegate to the Democratic State conventions in 1936 and 1940, and the Democratic National Conventions in 1944, 1952, 1956, and 1960; elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-seventh and to the twelve succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1941, until February 2, 1966, when he resigned to become United States district judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, effective February 3, 1966; chairman, Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce (Eighty-fifth through Eighty-ninth Congresses); died February 5, 1997; interment in Arlington Memorial Park, El Dorado, Ark.
Congresses
| Congress | Position | Party | State | Sworn | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/03/1941 | 01/03/1941 |
78 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/06/1943 | 01/03/1943 |
79 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/03/1945 | 01/03/1945 |
80 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/03/1947 | 01/03/1947 |
81 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/03/1949 | 01/03/1949 |
82 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/03/1951 | 01/03/1951 |
83 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/03/1953 | 01/03/1953 |
84 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/05/1955 | 01/03/1955 |
85 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/03/1957 | 01/03/1957 |
86 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/07/1959 | 01/03/1959 |
87 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/03/1961 | 01/03/1961 |
88 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/09/1963 | 01/03/1963 |
89 | Representative | Democrat | Arkansas | 01/04/1965 | 01/03/1965 |
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Bibliography
Research Collections
University of Arkansas
Special Collections Department
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Papers:
1926-1966, 165 linear feet.
The papers contain speeches and reports reflecting Harris's role as chairman of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, as well as other national and Arkansas issues. Also included is some biographical material, family correspondence, and a large number of certificates, plaques, and other awards, as well as files pertaining to Harris's political and governmental interests and activities. Scrapbooks containing many kinds of printed materials document Harris's political career and the work of committees on which he served, specifically the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and the Special Committee on Legislative Oversight. Photographs include images of Harris and his family; working, political, and social engagements; and autographed photographs of various individuals. A finding aid for the papers is available in the repository and online.
Historical Society of the U.S. Courts in the Eighth Circuit
St. Paul, Minnesota
Oral history:
1987, 11 hours.
Indiana State Library
Indianapolis, Indiana
Papers:
In the John V. Beamer papers, 1918-1964, 15 boxes.
Correspondents include Harris.
Lyndon B. Johnson Library
Austin, Texas
Oral history:
1974, 47 pages.
Description in library.
John F. Kennedy Library
Boston, Massachusetts
Oral history:
1965, 65 pages.
Papers:
In the John M. Landis papers, 1960-1961, 19 linear feet.
Correspondents include Harris.
Papers:
In the Lawrence F. O'Brien papers, 1961-1963, 14 linear feet.
Harris included among correspondents.
Library of Congress
Manuscript Division
Washington, District of Columbia
Papers:
In the Harry Wexler papers, 1929-1962, 19 linear feet.
Harris included among correspondents.
Sam Rayburn Library
Bonham, Texas
Oral history:
1985, 16 pages.
Stanford University
Green Library, Department of Special Collections
Stanford, California
Papers:
In the J. Arthur Younger papers, 1951-1968, 12.5 linear feet.
Harris included among subjects covered.
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California
Papers:
In the Register of the Committee for the Return of Confiscated German and Japanes Property records, 1954-1962, 33 boxes.
Correspondents include Harris.
University of Texas
Briscoe Center for American History
Austin, Texas
Papers:
In the Sam Rayburn papers, 1831; 1845; 1903-2007.
Correspondents include Harris.