Tolk, Roy 1975-05-16
Roy Tolk, President and Chairman of the Board of Southwestern Public Service, discusses that company, his association with Texas Tech, and his civic involvements.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Roy Tolk
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: May 16, 1975
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: David Murrah
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Early life remembered,
Began working for Southwestern Public Service Company in Amarillo (1938),
Rose to position of President (1967) and Chairman of the Board (1972),
Dr. Clifford B. Jones characterized,
Interest in Texas Tech,
Member of President’s Council,
A director of the Tech Foundation,
Member of Committee of Fifty,
Use of funds from foundations,
Member of Texas Research League,
Explanation of purpose,
Problems at Southwestern Public Service,
Staying abreast of construction,
Image of utility industry,
Financing,
Future of utility industry,
Coal discussed,
Service on other boards of directors.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1938-1975
Bulk Dates: 1938-1975
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