Oral history interview with Reverend Clarence T. Abbott [Sound Recording]
- SR9015_T01S1
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- 1978-07-06
Part of Oral history interview with Reverend Clarence T. Abbott
Tape 1, Side 1. This oral history interview with Reverend Clarence T. Abbott was conducted by Roberta Watts at the William Temple House in Portland, Oregon, on July 6, 1978, as part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library's oral history program.
In this interview, Abbott discusses his family background and early life in Alameda, California. He shares his reasons for entering the Episcopalian priesthood and serving in the Chaplain Corps during World War II, talks about his experiences at divinity school in Denver, Colorado, and discusses his early parish work in California and Oregon. He speaks at length about his work as a priest and mental health counselor at William Temple House.
Abbott, Clarence T. (Clarence Thomas), Reverend, 1921-1990