Martin, Frank 1981-09-10
Frank Martin recalls his employment with the Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Frank Martin
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: September 10, 1981
Location: Mingus, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 2 hours
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Slope mining,
A. E. Eaton,
W. K. Gordon, Sr.,
Ed S. Britton,
South America,
W. K. Gordon, Sr.,
Mines,
Thurber, Texas,
Baseball experiences,
Mining methods.
Tape 1, Side 2: Gordon family,
death of daughter,
Texas Pacific Oil Company,
Role of W. K. Gordon, Sr.,
Drilling contractors,
Ranger, Texas,
Oil discovery,
Oil market collapse,
Edgar Marston family,
Role of J. R. Penn,
Edgar Bronfman,
Seagrams Company,
Texas Pacific Oil Company,
Sale,
Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company,
Sale,
H. B. "Babe" Fuqua,
Reputation,
Edgar Bronfman,
Character.
Tape 2, Side 1: Edgar Bronfman (continued),
Acquisition of reserves,
Strong cash position,
Outside loan problem,
Wes Yarborough,
Corporate intrigue,
Banking investment firms activity,
Reasons for acquisition,
Building oil reserves,
Rowan Oil Company acquisition,
Lehman Brothers,
Problems,
Employment,
Eugene Adair,
President, Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company,
Alcohol problems,
Personality,
Real estate firm,
Livestock,
Cost of living.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1918-1930s
Bulk Dates: 1918-1930s
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