CHAMBERLAIN, Herbert A. “Rub” (1898—          )                           
O.H. 1412*
Interviewer:                  Mona Webb
Date:                            January 15, 1973
Status:                           Edited, 38 pp.
Tape length:                  1 hr. 40 min.

The retired superintendent of building and safety in Buena Park, California explains how he became interested in local history, and his method of historical research; effects of the railroad coming to Orange County; and the relationship between Knott’s Berry Farm and the city of Buena Park. Interviewee has published a series of historical vignettes for local newspaper. 
 

DAVISSON, Dean (n.d.)
O.H. 1413a
Interviewer:                  Mona Webb
Date:                            December 27, 1972
Status:                          Edited, 28 pp.
Tape length:                  1 hr. 10 min.

Public relations manager for Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park explains his job and the development and management of the amusement park; also lists individuals knowledgeable in the history of Buena Park, California.


  DAVISSON, Dean (n.d.)
O.H. 1413b 
Interviewer:                  John Zamora
Date:                             Not recorded
Status:                           Transcribed, 23 pp.
Tape length:                   45 min.

Head of public relations at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California discusses the various themes used in areas of the park, the entertainment program at the facility, Knott family members’ responsibilities in and ownership of the park, Walter Knott’s berry business, and early history of the area.
 

MC COMBER, Gordon (1909—       )
0.H. 1408
Interviewer:                  Mona Webb
Date:                            January 11, 1973
Status:                          Transcribed, 28 pp.
Tape length:                  1 hr. 30 min.

Retired rancher discusses agriculture in Buena Park, California from 1930s to 1950s when urbanization began; recalls early area residents, boarding horses, and drilling for water.

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