2006-08-01

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

This is an oral history interview with Terge "Ted" Thorjussen conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Ted Thorjussen is a native of Oslo, Norway. He started in the ship-broker business, then came to the U.S. for work, and later joined the U.S. Navy. He moved to Houston in 1970 and worked for a ship-broker, Uiterwyk Company. He went to work for West Gulf Maritime Association in the '80s and eventually became president. He retired after 20 years with the association, but still remains active in the maritime industry. Interviewer: Jason P. Theriot.

interviews

Energy development; Petroleum industry and trade; Thorjussen, Terge

Clear Lake City, Texas

Oral Histories from the Houston History Project

University of Houston Libraries Special Collections

English

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

Preservation Location: ark:/84475/pm0989r2666