Interview session 9, 1996 February 28
Scope and Contents
Tape 14, Side 1 through part of Tape 15, Side 1. In the ninth interview session, conducted on February 28, 1995, Clark continues discussing his service as Multnomah County sheriff. He speaks at length about deputy recruitment, job requirements, and training. He also talks about his efforts to hire more Black, Native American, and women deputies. He discusses the lasting impacts his efforts at reform had on the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. He talks about the implementation of Home Rule in 1966 and how it changed the office of sheriff to an appointed one, and the confusing election season that year.
Dates
- Creation: 1996 February 28
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.
Extent
From the Collection: .2 Cubic Feet (42 audiocassettes (37 hr., 57 min., 42 sec.) + transcript (943 pages))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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