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Oral history interview with Bud Clark, 1995 April 6
Overview of the Collection
- Interviewee
- Clark, Bud (J. E. "Bud")
- Title
- Oral history interview with Bud Clark
- Dates
- 1995 April 61995-04-061995-04-06
- Quantity
- .1 cubic feet, (2 audiocassettes (1 hr., 1 min., 17 sec.) + transcript (34 pages))
- Collection Number
- SR 2084
- Summary
- Oral history interview with Bud Clark conducted by Joseph W. Carlisle on April 6, 1995. Clark was mayor of Portland, Oregon, from 1984 to 1992.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- This project is supported in whole or part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John Elwood "Bud" Clark, Jr. was born in Idaho in 1931. His family moved to Oregon in 1937. He attended Vanport College (now Portland State University), then served in the Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954. After leaving the Marine Corps, he attended Reed College, but dropped out during his junior year. In 1961, he purchased the Drop In Tavern in Portland, Oregon, which he renamed the Spoutin' House, but was forced to close in 1967 as a result of urban renewal policies. He then purchased Ann's Tavern, renaming it the Goose Hollow Inn. In 1964, he and Sigrid Fehrenbacher, a violinist with the Oregon Symphony, were married. Clark adopted her son, and they later had more three children. He served as mayor of Portland from 1984 to 1992.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This oral history interview with Bud Clark was conducted by Joseph W. Carlisle on April 6, 1995. The equipment used to record this interview was faulty, causing the tape speed to vary widely. Digitized audio files made from the recording have been adjusted for ease of listening.
In this interview, Clark discusses transportation in Portland, including bicycles and the public transportation system, TriMet. He focuses particularly on the construction of the TriMet light-rail system, MAX. He discusses outdoor recreation in Portland. He then talks about his family background and early life in Portland. He also discusses his experiences at Vanport College (now Portland State University) and at Reed College. He talks about the livability and climate of Oregon, particularly the city of Portland.
Clark discusses the impact of urban renewal on Portland. He discusses running the Drop In Tavern, which he renamed the Spoutin' House; the tavern's location near Portland State University; and how urban renewal forced him out of business. He then talks about purchasing Ann's Tavern, which he renamed the Goose Hollow Inn. He speaks at length about his opinion of urban renewal at the time it was happening in the 1950s and 1960s, and his opinion of it in retrospect. Clark closes the interview by briefly discussing the urban renewal policies he put in place as mayor of Portland from 1984 to 1992.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Audio and transcript available online in OHS Digital Collections.
Preferred Citation
Oral history interview with Bud Clark, by Joseph W. Carlisle, SR 2084, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright is held by the Oregon Historical Society. Use is allowed according to the following license: Creative Commons - BY-NC-SA: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Cassette | ||
1-2 | Oral history interview with Bud Clark | 1995 April 6 |
Folder | ||
SR2084 | Transcript of oral history interview with Bud Clark | 1995 April 6 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bars (Drinking establishments)--Oregon--Portland
- City Planning--Oregon--Portland
- Mayors--Oregon--Portland
- Transportation--Oregon--Portland
- Urban renewal--Oregon--Portland
Personal Names
- Clark, Bud (J. E. "Bud")
Form or Genre Terms
- interviews
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Carlisle, Joseph W. (interviewer)