Kamp, Dan 2021-09-28

This interview features Dan Kamp as he discusses his career in the parks and recreation profession. Kamp recalls the work he did while getting his degrees, as well as his decision to pursue advanced degrees. Kamp recounts his side business of giving tours of parks and gardens around the world before describing his dissertation research. Kamp delves into his personal life and explains how he met his wife. The interview closes with Kamp giving his thoughts on festivals and risk management.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Dan Kamp

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: August 19, 2021

Location: phone interview

Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez

Length: 01:51:48 (1 hour 51 minutes)

Abstract

The Southwest Park and Recreation Management Training Program; Decision to get a master’s degree; superintendent of parks; Getting a job in Fairfax, Virginia; 1960s park aesthetics; Giving tours about parks and gardens around the world; Kamp’s dissertation research at Texas A&M University; Sea Grant College of Education Marine Advisory Services; Overseeing graduate students and graduate projects; Kamp’s personal life; Returning to Lubbock as director of Parks and Recreation; Tourism in Lubbock; President of Resource analysis; Becoming Chief Operating Officer for Missouri Parks in Kansas City; Involvement with the Texas Recreation Parks Society; Closing thoughts

Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/374072 >

Related Interview: Kamp, Dan 2021-08-19

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