Spencer Smith oral history transcript

Spencer Smith oral history interview with Steve Chase. Mr. Smith discusses coming to work for the Fish and Wildlife Service, various positions he held, and his time as Director. Mr. Smith also talks about innovations that occurred during his time with the Service and as Director, including the use of aircraft. Organization: FWS Name: Spencer Smith Years: 1948- Program: Director(FWS); Administration Keywords: History, Biography, Personnel, Directors (USFWS), innovations, military, fisheries, Al Day, John Gottschalk, management, refuges, politics, Lynn Greenwalt, public attitudes, flood control, administration, law enforcement, Rogers Morton, Nat Reed, John Turner, Clarence Passkey, Walter Hickel