2004-07-24

Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston

This is an oral history interview with Clyde Johnston conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Clyde Johnston was born in Norplet, Arkansas and his father worked for Texaco for 48 years.  The Texas Company transferred Mr. Johnston's father to New Iberia, Louisiana.  Mr. Johnston grew up in that area and got a degree in business administration from Southern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette (now ULL).  He worked for Bethlehem Supply Company in Morgan City and south Louisiana many years .  He began as a clerk for Bethlehem and then worked as a field salesman.  He later became assistant manager in Leeville, Louisiana and then regional manager.  He also worked for Ralow Oil Field Supply.  Mr. Johnston retired and then went back to work for Red Adams at Oil and Gas Rentals in Amelia, Louisiana. Interviewer: Jamie Christy.

interviews

Energy development; Petroleum industry and trade; Johnston, Clyde

Morgan City, Louisiana

Oral Histories from the Houston History Project

University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

English

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University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
Houston History Archives
Oral Histories from the Houston History Project

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