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  1. 2007.15.1 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in Baker City. Here are some news items in local newspaper...

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    Fern Hobbs
  2. 2007.15.10 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964). Returns to Copperfield in 1959.

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964). Returns to Copperfield in 1959. Town below at middle right edge. Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she...

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    Fern Hobbs returned to Copperfield in 1959.
  3. 2007.15.11 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964) in about 1955, probably in front of her house in Portland.

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964) in about 1955, probably in front of her house in Portland, Oregon. Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she ...

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    Fern Hobbs in ca. 1960.
  4. 2007.15.12 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964) in about 1960 in Portland?.

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964) in about 1960 in Portland?. Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in Baker City. Here are some ...

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    Fern Hobbs, 5-20-1960.
  5. 2007.15.13 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964) in about 1960 in Portland?.

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964) in about 1960 probably in her Portland, Oregon, home. Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in Bak...

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    Fern Hobbs in about 1960.
  6. 2007.15.2 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in Baker City. Here are some news items in local newspaper...

    Record Type: Photo

    Fern Hobbs
  7. 2007.15.3 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in Baker City. In WW I Fern worked in France for Red Cross...

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    Fern Hobb, Red Cross officer in France during WWI.
  8. 2007.15.4 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in Baker City. Here are some news items in local newspap...

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    Fern Hobbs in riding attire.
  9. 2007.15.5 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in Baker City. Here are some news items in local newspap...

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    Fern Hobbs.
  10. 2007.15.6 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in Baker City. Here are some news items in local newspap...

    Record Type: Photo

    Fern Hobbs
  11. 2007.15.7 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964). Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in Baker City. Here are some news items in local newspap...

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    Fern Hobbs
  12. 2007.15.8 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964). Returns to Copperfield in 1959.

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964). Returns to Copperfield in 1959. Notice pistol in belt. Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in...

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    Fern Hobbs returned to Copperfield in 1959.
  13. 2007.15.9 - Hobbs, Fern (1885-1964). Returns to Copperfield in 1959.

    Fern Hobbs (1885-1964). Returns to Copperfield in 1959. Notice pistol in belt. Famous as the secretary that Governor Oswald West sent to Copperfield in January 1914 accompanied by several military personnel to quell the alleged lawlessness. She put the town under martial law, closed the saloons, and left town after being there only a couple of hours. Before going to Portland, where she came to the attention of the new governor, she worked in...

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    Fern Hobbs returned to Copperfield in 1959.

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