Clark, Robey

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Date
2003-06-25
Main contributors
Center for Public History, University of Houston; University of Houston Libraries, University of Houston
Summary
This is an oral history interview with Robey Clark conducted as part of the Houston History Project. Robey Clark went to LSU in 1939 and joined the Navy before graduation. However, they still gave him a diploma.  After serving on the Gulf Coast during World War II, Mr. Clark got a job with Magnolia.  He worked in various locations throughout the Southern U.S. in geology, mapping, and analysis.  He became heavily involved in Offshore Gulf of Mexico and served as head of E&P for Mobil.  He left Mobil in 1971 to work for Diamond Shamrock where he also enjoyed success.  He finally retired from corporate life in 1982 only to start up a consulting business. Interviewer: Tyler Priest.
Genre
interviews
Subjects
Energy development; Petroleum industry and trade; Clark, Robey H.
Location
Amarillo, Texas
Collection
Oral Histories from the Houston History Project
Unit
University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
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Collection

University of Houston Libraries Special Collections
Houston History Archives
Oral Histories from the Houston History Project
Other Identifier
Preservation Location: ark:/84475/pm55290b25f
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