Interview session 2, 1995 February 23

Item — Audiocassette: 3

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Scope and Contents

In the second interview session, conducted on February 23, 1995, Clark discusses his experiences at Vanport College, including the history of the college and its transformation into Portland State University. He talks about studying social science and how he became interested in law enforcement, and discusses some of his fellow students. He also talks about his courtship and marriage to Barbara Bolin. He then briefly discusses transferring to San Francisco State College. He speaks at length about working as a prison guard at San Quentin State Prison, including prison conditions, the daily operations of the prison, and some of the incarcerated people he oversaw. He describes witnessing executions and talks about prison labor.

Dates

Creation: 1995 February 23

Creator

From the Collection: Clark, Don E. (Donald Edward), 1933- (Interviewee, Person)
From the Collection: Joseph, George Manley, 1930-2003 (Interviewer, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Parts of the interview have been restricted by Don Clark. Restricted segments have been redacted from the transcript and digitized audio files, and tapes 16, 18, 22, 25-28, 31, 32, 41, and 42 are restricted. The remainder of the interview is open for research.