Mills, R G 1972-08-18

R. G. Mills, executive for the Clowe and Cowan industrial supply distributorship, reviews some important facts about that company’s origin, development and relationship to the Plains of Texas.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: R. G. Mills

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: August 18, 1972

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 40 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Began work with Clowe and Cowan in 1930, Describes Clowe and Cowan in 1930, Explains reasons for going into industrial supply, Nature of Clowe and Cowan marketing explored, Rural development greater in pre-World War II period, John Cowan and Frank Clowe: background and attitudes, Traces origin of Clowe-Cowan partnership, Significance of irrigation development cited, Selling out of the irrigation pump business.

Tape 1, Side 2: Statement on destruction of records, Comments on present nature of correspondence, Regional economic "slow-down" noted, Results of loss of Amarillo air base examined, Reasons for growth in Lubbock, Speculations for Amarillo area development, Mentions educational opportunities in the Amarillo area, Cites need for water importation in West Texas, Review of early Amarillo business establishments.

Range Dates: 1930-1972

Bulk Dates: 1930-1972

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