Interview session 7, 1995 November 1

Item — Audiocassette: 8

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

In the seventh interview session, conducted on November 1, 1995, Clark continues discussing his campaign for and election to Multnomah County sheriff in 1962, including his platform. He then discusses his service as Multnomah County sheriff from 1962 to 1966. He talks about the role of the sheriff’s office, the organizational structure of the office, and reforms he instituted, including his efforts to hire more women and people of color. He talks about his relationship with the police union and about increasing the pay for deputies.

Dates

Creation: 1995 November 1

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.