Clarence Woodard - Oral Historical Society interview

Name/Title

Clarence Woodard - Oral Historical Society interview

Scope and Content

This is a color video recording of an oral history interview with Clarence Woodard, chairman of the successful campaign to construct the California Shakespeare Amphitheater in Orinda. Woodard discusses his education, military service in World War II, and work (The Rucker Company, Woodard Industries), and charitable activities (The Woodard Foundation, Clausen House of Oakland). He also discusses his fund raising activities, including hosting a dinner for George H. W. Bush at his Orinda home.

Oral History Details

Interviewee

Woodard, Clarence

Interviewer

Jenkins, Ann; O'Connell-Nye, Ann

Other Name

OHS-V-1992-03