Interview session 4, 1995 August 8

Item — Audiocassette: 5

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Scope and Contents

In the fourth interview session, conducted on August 8, 1995, Clark continues discussing working as a deputy in the Multnomah County Sheriff’s office. He talks about his reason for choosing the sheriff’s office over the Portland Police Bureau; discusses the merits of the sheriff being an elected position; and describes the differences between the sheriff’s office and municipal police departments. He talks about the importance of law enforcement having a good relationship with the community. He also talks about serving as a jail counselor at Rocky Butte Jail in 1958, teaching elementary school, and working with Sheriff Francis Lambert.

Dates

Creation: 1995 August 8

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.