Name/Title
William Penn Mott, Jr. and National Parks - discussion at Orinda Historical Society dinnerScope and Content
This is a color video recording of William Penn Mott, Jr. discussing National Parks and conservation. Mr. Mott was one of Orinda’s most prominent citizens and served as Director of East Bay Regional Parks (1962-1967), California Parks and Recreation (1967-1985), and later the Director of the U.S. National Park Service (1985-1989). In this video he discusses his experience serving in these roles. Topics include Yosemite National Park, San Francisco Presidio, and the Yellowstone National Park fire.Oral History Details
Interviewee
Mott, William Penn