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The City Club of Eugene "Eugene 1945-2000: Decisions That Made A Community" is a book that captures the decisions and events that have defined our community over the past fifty years - during which time most of Eugene's growth has taken place. In keeping with City Club's commitment to open inquiry and a diversity of viewpoints, the book is comprised of 22 essays, each written by a different author. Each essay describes the fifty-year history of one aspect of Eugene, including its people, economy, environment, culture, government, and values. In addition to historical information, authors added their analysis of why Eugene is the community it is today. As much as possible, authors interviewed those who lived that history. This record their recollections - of successes as well as failures - will leave a valuable legacy for future generations. See a complete list of topics and authors, below. The City Club of Eugene is the publisher of this book. To contain costs, City Club is using a "print on demand" method of publication. As the term implies, the books are printed as the orders are placed for them. To order a book, print and complete the order form on this page and send it, along with your check or money order to the City Club of Eugene. Books will be available approximately 2 weeks from the order date. Topics and Authors Crosswinds on the Butte - The battles for Skinner Butte and the ensuing changes over the past fifty years often mirrored the changes of the community below. By Ken Metzler, retired UO professor of journalism, author of five books, and editor of another. 'Visit Us, But for Heaven's Sake, Don't Stay': Eugene's Growth Factor - Eugene's economic, recreational, educational, and quality-of-life opportunities have continued to attract newcomers through the years. By Karen Seidel, a UO emeritus faculty member who served for thirty-one years as a senior research associate with the Bureau of Governmental Research and Service. The Changing Natural Environment - Throughout its history, the character of Eugene's landscape has been closely linked to the values and aspirations of its human occupants. By Ed Alverson, the Willamette Valley stewardship ecologist for The Nature Conservancy. He has written for several publications on natural history and ecology-related issues. Betty Niven: The Mother of Modern Planning in Eugene - Who was Betty Niven, and what's she got to do with planning in Eugene? Through her intelligence, political skill, and willpower, Niven is responsible for much of the change that occurred in the city's planning arena over 50 years.By John van Landingham, who served on the Eugene Planning Commission for twelve years. He has worked for twenty-one years as a lawyer for Legal Aid, a nonprofit organization that represents low-income people. A Classic Downtown - Once the retail center, downtown Eugene has struggled for fifty years to retain its role as the city cultural, political, and commercial core. By Jonathan Stafford, an architect who has participated in many citizen committees and neighborhood groups focusing on issues related to Eugene's growth and development. Enterprise in the Wild West - Eugene is a town that has been dependent on favorable timber policies and foreign investment, but it is the successful industrial transitions and missed opportunities that color the economy today. By Nancy Webber, a writer and filmmaker who has spent twenty years working on public policy issues at the local, state, and national levels. Getting to Klatawa - As the car has taken its place as the primary mode of transportation, it has become an ever more potent force shaping the way Eugene and other American towns and cities developed. By Ross West, UO assistant director and science of the Office of Communications and editor of Inquiry, a publication of the UO Office of Research. Of Mayors, Councils, and Managers - The history of Eugene city government from 1944 through the end of the 20th century is largely the story of the interplay between eight city managers and the councils and mayors they served. By Rosemary Camozzi, editor of the Eugene Business News and former reporter for the Corvallis Gazette Times, and David Thompson, editor of Getting Ready, a life-skills magazine for at-risk youth, and former government reporter for the Springfield News and the Bloomington Herald Times. The Raging Torrent - Since before World War II, Eugene's activist community has trickled and whirled across the social landscape, always bubbling under the surface. By Alan Siporin, who has been with KLCC radio for nearly twenty years as talk show host, commentator, editor, producer, and trainer. 'The city is people': The history of advocacy for gay and disabled rights - Key events in the last fifty years show Eugene's growing tolerance and support for gay and disabled persons. By Gretchen Miller, an administrative law judge for the state of Oregon and an adjunct professor at the UO Planning, Public Policy and Management department. Dealing with Diversity - The history of race relations in Eugene is one of discrimination and selective harassment, but also of progressive action by local agencies, organizations, and individuals. By Peggy Nagae, a lawyer and corporate consultant who specializes in diversity issues. Communities Within - Five stories from Eugene's communities of color detail a rich history of life outside white mainstream life. By Kimber Williams, a feature writer at the Register-Guard where she has worked since 1990. She has reported for newspapers and freelanced for magazines for seventeen years. Our Share of Churches - Despite Eugene's countercultural reputation, the city's people have always had places to worship and religious leaders to follow. By Alice Evans, managing editor of Midwifery Today and freelance writer who has been published is Christianity Today, Poets and Writers, and The Oregonian. Uncommon Schools - A history of innovation is at the heart of Eugene's School District 4J. By Debra Gwartney, a freelance writer and assistant director of the UO creative writing program. She is a former Oregonian correspondent for Lane and Douglas counties. Doing More With Less - In spite of oft-stingy legislative sessions and property tax limitation measures, the University of Oregon has managed to make itself into a top-notch university. By Keith Richard, retired UO archivist who has published articles on Oregon's history in the Oregon Historical Quarterly and Old Oregon (now Oregon Quarterly). Helping Hands - Eugene's diverse base of social service agencies - private charities, religious organizations, non-profit agencies, and government-sponsored programs - make it a national leader in the human services arena. By Cynthia Whitfield, a freelance writer whose work has been published in various newspapers, magazines, and newsletters. The Business of Healing - The practice of medicine has advanced by leaps and bounds since the 1950s, and Eugene's health care community has been marked by economic and social forces, as well as by many forward-thinking innovators. By Alice Tallmadge, the Oregonian correspondent for Lane and Douglas counties. She is the former associate editor and writer for the Eugene Weekly. Venues and Visionaries - The performing arts tale in Eugene for the past fifty years has been one of fearless visionaries and the eternal quest for adequate venues. By Brett Campbell, a freelance writer and former magazine editor who teaches magazine writing at the UO journalism school. He writes for a variety of publications and often covers contemporary and classical music. Making the Arts Matter - Public arts funding, the city's two major institutes of higher education, and the alternative arts movement have all worked to design Eugene's arts and books scene. By Lois Wadsworth, executive arts editor for the Eugene Weekly since 1991, and Michael Kroetch, freelance writer and book columnist for the Eugene Weekly. Go Ducks - From small-town family affair to big-money business, UO sports have also changed the community around it. By Guy Maynard, a freelance writer and editor of Oregon Quarterly, the magazine of the University of Oregon. Having Fun in Eugene - Reveling in unparalleled natural resources, Eugeneans have been the impetus behind and beneficiaries of the area's unrivaled recreational opportunities. By Gary Turley, life-long Eugene resident and sports fan who is managing editor of Mercator's World magazine. Odd Ducks - They say Eugene is where the hippies and weirdoes are - hippies and weirdoes and a whole lot more. By Steve McQuiddy, a freelance writer and editor of the Lane County Historian. Editors Cheri Brooks has worked locally as an editor and writer for about ten years. She is senior editor of Mercator's World and has contributed to publications such as Oregon Quarterly, Wildlife Conservation, E, and a recently published anthology about Alaska's Tongass National Forest. Kathleen Holt is assistant editor of Oregon Quarterly, the magazine of the University of Oregon. She has been a freelance editor for Oregon Parks magazine, HIV Alliance, Dynamix, and Cenquest, and has won writing awards and fellowships for her essays and short stories. On-line Order Form Book Order Form - Microsoft Word format Book Order Form - Adobe Acrobat® format 
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