Oral history interview with David Carl Racker by Marsha Holland and Susan Cook

Oral history interview by Marsha Holland and Susan Cook with David Carl Racker. Topics include: Personal background information including place of birth, parents,siblings, growing up in Weber county and education; Opening and closing his father's store at 11-years old; Skipping a lot of school; Missionary service; Enrolling at USU; Being introduced to Landscape Architecture; Meeting his wife; Marriage; His senior project; Employment with County Parks and Recreation; Working in the private sector; Moving to Florida and passing the state licensing exam; Working on big high-profile projects; Starting a family; Children; Returning to Utah and getting licensed; Looking for work; Starting his own company; Company growth; Opening a branch in St. George; Economic downturn and downsizing of company; Changing to a one-man operation; Learning about irrigation; changes on the Landscape Architect profession; Not being a fan of xeriscapes; Missing the AutoCad wagon; His involvement with ASLA and AILA; Enjoying his career choice, and Preparing for retirement.