Interview session 24, 1997 June 24

Item — Audiocassette: 37

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Scope and Contents

In the twenty-fourth interview session, conducted on June 24, 1997, Clark revisits the topic of his time as Multnomah County executive from 1978 to 1982. He discusses the county’s response to the eruption of Mount St. Helens in May 1980, and the controversy around water fluoridation. He then discusses working for the consulting firm now known as Cogan & Associates and talks about some of his clients. He also talks about his other activities and travels. He discusses his successors in county government, particularly Gladys McCoy, and his interest in helping people without homes.

Dates

Creation: 1997 June 24

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.