Famous for his forceful language and political skill, Governor Tom McCall has remained the name and face of Oregon's remarkable legacy of environmental lawmaking. His environmental efforts were not the earliest in the state, nor were his achievements his alone; but he provided people with a compelling and ambitious narrative that emphasized citizen responsibility to protect the land and its resources. The Oregon Historical Society preserves thousands of documents, images, and sound recordings connected to McCall, many of which are now available in the exhibit; and the Oregon Encyclopedia worked with historians and experts to publish new scholarship on the governor, providing insights into the people and events that shaped his legacy.