Betty Roberts was a widely known political and judicial icon in Oregon. Her passing was immediately covered by major news sources around the state, recounting her significant contributions and legacy.
Copies of articles (and links to the online versions of originals) from newspapers and other publications are available below.
The Oregonian, front page morning edition, printed Sunday, June 26, 2011
“Betty Roberts, first woman on the Oregon Supreme Court and trailblazer in politics, dies” by James Mayer
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Eugene Register Guard, front page, printed Sunday, June 26, 2011
“Judicial pioneer Roberts dies at 88 – The first woman on the Oregon Supreme Court, she was known for breaking gender barriers” by Randi Bjornstad
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The Oregonian, Editorial Page, printed Sunday, June 26, 2011
“Betty Roberts, a true Oregon pioneer” by Oregonian Editorial Board
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Corvallis Gazette Times, printed Thursday, June 28,2011
“Roberts’ trailblazing spirit served us all”
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The Oregon Supreme Court, Judicial Department, State of Oregon
“Betty Roberts – Pioneering Jurist”
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The Oregonian, op-ed page, printed Saturday, July 2, 2011
“Oregon and abortion: To honor Betty Roberts, remember her love of liberty” by Susan Nielsen
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The Oregonian, guest columnist, printed Thursday, July 7, 2011
“A tribute to Betty Roberts, who made Oregon a better place to live” by Katherine Heekin
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Governor’s Office, press release directing lowering of State flags to half-mast on Justice Roberts’ memorial day, July 28, 2011
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The Advocate, Lewis and Clark Law School, printed November 3, 2011
“Betty Roberts, Giant Among Trailblazers” by Trudy Allen and Diane Rynerson
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Oregon Benchmarks, The US District Court of Oregon Historical Society Newsletter, Fall 2011
“Betty Roberts: Honoring a Trailblazer” by Jan Dilg (page 9)
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