Tape 11, Side 2. In the eighth interview session, conducted on January 24, 1996, Clark continues discussing his service as Multnomah County sheriff from 1962 to 1966. He talks about members of his staff, working with the Board of County Commissioners, and working with the Portland Police Bureau. He speaks at length about reforms he instituted at the sheriff’s office, including education requirements, crime scene procedures, and reorganization efforts. He talks about emergency response, sheriff jurisdiction, and officer training. He also describes appearing on Tom McCall’s television show in 1963 alongside Sheriff Jim Clark of Dallas County, Alabama. He then talks about his involvement in the National Sheriffs Association and the Oregon State Sheriffs Association, and describes how the Oregon association threatened to leave the national one if Sheriff Jim Clark were to become president. He discusses his opposition to the death penalty, his relationship with the press, and the jails he was responsible for. He speaks at length about prison conditions, reforms he implemented, and some of the incarcerated people. He also talks about an officer exchange between the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Lancashire Constabulary in England. The remainder of this session (Tape 13) is missing.

Tape 12, Side 1. In the eighth interview session, conducted on January 24, 1996, Clark continues discussing his service as Multnomah County sheriff from 1962 to 1966. He talks about members of his staff, working with the Board of County Commissioners, and working with the Portland Police Bureau. He speaks at length about reforms he instituted at the sheriff’s office, including education requirements, crime scene procedures, and reorganization efforts. He talks about emergency response, sheriff jurisdiction, and officer training. He also describes appearing on Tom McCall’s television show in 1963 alongside Sheriff Jim Clark of Dallas County, Alabama. He then talks about his involvement in the National Sheriffs Association and the Oregon State Sheriffs Association, and describes how the Oregon association threatened to leave the national one if Sheriff Jim Clark were to become president. He discusses his opposition to the death penalty, his relationship with the press, and the jails he was responsible for. He speaks at length about prison conditions, reforms he implemented, and some of the incarcerated people. He also talks about an officer exchange between the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Lancashire Constabulary in England. The remainder of this session (Tape 13) is missing.

Tape 12, Side 2. In the eighth interview session, conducted on January 24, 1996, Clark continues discussing his service as Multnomah County sheriff from 1962 to 1966. He talks about members of his staff, working with the Board of County Commissioners, and working with the Portland Police Bureau. He speaks at length about reforms he instituted at the sheriff’s office, including education requirements, crime scene procedures, and reorganization efforts. He talks about emergency response, sheriff jurisdiction, and officer training. He also describes appearing on Tom McCall’s television show in 1963 alongside Sheriff Jim Clark of Dallas County, Alabama. He then talks about his involvement in the National Sheriffs Association and the Oregon State Sheriffs Association, and describes how the Oregon association threatened to leave the national one if Sheriff Jim Clark were to become president. He discusses his opposition to the death penalty, his relationship with the press, and the jails he was responsible for. He speaks at length about prison conditions, reforms he implemented, and some of the incarcerated people. He also talks about an officer exchange between the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Lancashire Constabulary in England. The remainder of this session (Tape 13) is missing.

Tape 14, 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.

Tape 14, Side 2. 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.

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. In the tenth interview session, conducted on March 5, 1996, Clark discusses his 1966 re-election campaign for Multnomah County sheriff, and his simultaneous campaign for chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He describes the organizational structure of the county commission under the recently enacted Home Rule Charter. He talks about his successors in the sheriff’s office and his activities after leaving office, including serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University from 1967 to 1968.

Tape 15, Side 2. In the tenth interview session, conducted on March 5, 1996, Clark discusses his 1966 re-election campaign for Multnomah County sheriff, and his simultaneous campaign for chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He describes the organizational structure of the county commission under the recently enacted Home Rule Charter. He talks about his successors in the sheriff’s office and his activities after leaving office, including serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University from 1967 to 1968.

Tape 16, Side 1. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on March 14, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University, including the focus of the courses he taught and hiring Lee Brown as director. He also talks about serving on the Oregon Criminal Law Revision Commission, his continued interest in local politics, and his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then discusses his campaign for position 4 on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners that same year.

Tape 16, Side 2. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on March 14, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University, including the focus of the courses he taught and hiring Lee Brown as director. He also talks about serving on the Oregon Criminal Law Revision Commission, his continued interest in local politics, and his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then discusses his campaign for position 4 on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners that same year.

Tape 17, Side 1. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on March 14, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University, including the focus of the courses he taught and hiring Lee Brown as director. He also talks about serving on the Oregon Criminal Law Revision Commission, his continued interest in local politics, and his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then discusses his campaign for position 4 on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners that same year.

Tape 17, Side 2. In the eleventh interview session, conducted on March 14, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving as assistant director of the Law Enforcement Program at Portland State University, including the focus of the courses he taught and hiring Lee Brown as director. He also talks about serving on the Oregon Criminal Law Revision Commission, his continued interest in local politics, and his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then discusses his campaign for position 4 on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners that same year.

Tape 18, Side 1. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on July 24, 1996, Clark continues discussing his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then talks about serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office. He discusses his fellow commissioners; working with regional, city, and state governments; and some of the issues the board addressed, particularly the Mount Hood Freeway. He talks about the men who succeeded him as Multnomah County sheriff, about serving on the health committee, and about the early career of Neil Goldschmidt. He then discusses his re-election campaign in 1972.

Tape 18, Side 2. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on July 24, 1996, Clark continues discussing his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then talks about serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office. He discusses his fellow commissioners; working with regional, city, and state governments; and some of the issues the board addressed, particularly the Mount Hood Freeway. He talks about the men who succeeded him as Multnomah County sheriff, about serving on the health committee, and about the early career of Neil Goldschmidt. He then discusses his re-election campaign in 1972.

Tape 19, Side 1. In the twelfth interview session, conducted on July 24, 1996, Clark continues discussing his involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. He then talks about serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office. He discusses his fellow commissioners; working with regional, city, and state governments; and some of the issues the board addressed, particularly the Mount Hood Freeway. He talks about the men who succeeded him as Multnomah County sheriff, about serving on the health committee, and about the early career of Neil Goldschmidt. He then discusses his re-election campaign in 1972.

Tape 20, Side 1. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on July 30, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office and his fellow commissioners. He talks about the programs of President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society, particularly the Community Action Program and how it was used in Multnomah County. He discusses the reorganization of county government that was implemented during his first term on the board; working with Portland City Council member Neil Goldschmidt; and the implementation of the 911 system.

Tape 20, Side 2. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on July 30, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office and his fellow commissioners. He talks about the programs of President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society, particularly the Community Action Program and how it was used in Multnomah County. He discusses the reorganization of county government that was implemented during his first term on the board; working with Portland City Council member Neil Goldschmidt; and the implementation of the 911 system.

Tape 21, Side 1. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on July 30, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office and his fellow commissioners. He talks about the programs of President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society, particularly the Community Action Program and how it was used in Multnomah County. He discusses the reorganization of county government that was implemented during his first term on the board; working with Portland City Council member Neil Goldschmidt; and the implementation of the 911 system.

Tape 21, Side 2. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on July 30, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, particularly focusing on his first few years in office and his fellow commissioners. He talks about the programs of President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society, particularly the Community Action Program and how it was used in Multnomah County. He discusses the reorganization of county government that was implemented during his first term on the board; working with Portland City Council member Neil Goldschmidt; and the implementation of the 911 system.

Tape 22, Side 1. In the fourteenth interview session, conducted on August 21, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about working with members of the Portland City Council, campaigning for city/county consolidation, and his fellow commissioners. He also talks about his re-election in 1972 and his campaign for chairman of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974. He discusses working with Portland Mayor Neil Goldschmidt; his political opposition, particularly from the Portland police union; and his involvement in health care policy.

Tape 22, Side 2. In the fourteenth interview session, conducted on August 21, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about working with members of the Portland City Council, campaigning for city/county consolidation, and his fellow commissioners. He also talks about his re-election in 1972 and his campaign for chairman of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974. He discusses working with Portland Mayor Neil Goldschmidt; his political opposition, particularly from the Portland police union; and his involvement in health care policy.

Tape 23, Side 1. In the fourteenth interview session, conducted on August 21, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about working with members of the Portland City Council, campaigning for city/county consolidation, and his fellow commissioners. He also talks about his re-election in 1972 and his campaign for chairman of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974. He discusses working with Portland Mayor Neil Goldschmidt; his political opposition, particularly from the Portland police union; and his involvement in health care policy.

Tape 24, Side 1. In the fifteenth interview session, conducted on August 29, 1996, Clark continues to discuss serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He revisits the topic of the Mount Hood Freeway and talks about other transportation issues in Multnomah County. He also talks about the organizational structure of the old regional government known as CRAG, which was replaced by Metro.

Tape 24, Side 2. In the sixteenth interview session, conducted on October 3, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about the organizational structure of county government, as well as the department heads. He discusses his campaign for chair of Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation.

Tape 25, Side 1. In the sixteenth interview session, conducted on October 3, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about the organizational structure of county government, as well as the department heads. He discusses his campaign for chair of Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation.

Tape 25, Side 2. In the sixteenth interview session, conducted on October 3, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He talks about the organizational structure of county government, as well as the department heads. He discusses his campaign for chair of Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation.

Tape 26, Side 1. In the seventeenth interview session, conducted on October 22, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He further discusses his campaign for chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation. He speaks at length about the people he tapped for his administration after he became chair in 1975. He talks about his work on land-use planning for the county, on downsizing county government, and on Project Health.

Tape 26, Side 1. In the seventeenth interview session, conducted on October 22, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He further discusses his campaign for chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation. He speaks at length about the people he tapped for his administration after he became chair in 1975. He talks about his work on land-use planning for the county, on downsizing county government, and on Project Health.

Tape 27, Side 1. In the seventeenth interview session, conducted on October 22, 1996, Clark continues discussing serving on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. He further discusses his campaign for chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners in 1974, as well as the campaign for city/county consolidation. He speaks at length about the people he tapped for his administration after he became chair in 1975. He talks about his work on land-use planning for the county, on downsizing county government, and on Project Health.