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Mark Astrup Oral History Interview

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Title

Mark Astrup Oral History Interview

Description

This interview with Mark Astrup, the former director of the Oregon State Parks, begins with Astrup describing his interests in landscape architecture and how that led him to his enrollment at Oregon Agricultural College. He then traces his early career, beginning with his work for the Portland-based landscape construction firm Doty, Doerner and Doris, on through his time with the Civilian Conservation Corps, the United States Army, and the State Highway Commission.

Next, Astrup reflects on the relationship between the state parks and the State Highway Commission, and comments on his work as Assistant State Park Superintendent. He discusses his involvement with Deception Pass State Park as well as the development of roadside rest areas on Oregon’s interstate highways. From there, he shares his memories of several Oregon State Park Superintendents, including Samuel Boardman, Glen Jackson, and Chester Armstrong.

Astrup then recounts his tenure as Oregon State Parks Superintendent, mentioning his accomplishments while in office, including the publication of a book on state park development. He goes on to note his views on camping in state parks and discusses the purpose of interpretive centers. He concludes by offering final reflections on his long tenure of service to the state parks system.

Creator

Mark Astrup

Source

Horner Museum Oral History Collection (OH 10)

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries

Date

May 7, 1986

Contributor

Kim Smith

Format

Digitized Audiocassette

Language

English

Type

Oral History

Identifier

oh10-astrup-mark-19860507

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Interviewer

Kim Smith

Interviewee

Mark Astrup

Location

The Memorial Union, Oregon State University

Original Format

Audiocassette tape

Duration

0:55:29

OHMS Object

Interview Format

audio

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