Levi Strauss & Co. executive, Bay Area philanthropist, and owner of the Oakland Athletics

Haas discusses his family background, friendships, and education at the University of California, Berkeley, and Harvard; his association with Levi Strauss & Co., and ownership of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. Topics include management practices, philanthropic activity, social responsibility, membership in various clubs, and team management. Appended: Interview with Rita Guiney, secretary at Levi Strauss 1947-1987, conducted Nov. 9, 1994.