Carey, Gus 1972-08-09
Gus Carey discusses his career in the oil business in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. He recalls conditions and personalities during the development of the Odessa oil fields. He also relates details of the recreational fishing business in South Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Gus Carey
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Date: August 9, 1972
Location: Del Rio, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Reviews family background and early life,
Discusses work in oil fields,
Worked for Humble Oil in Odessa in the 1930s,
"Dust bowl" conditions described,
Anecdote about Cowden Ranch - Humble Oil conflict,
Employed by Kirk Greenway Drilling Company in Oklahoma,
Natural barriers to transportation cited,
Recalls boom town conditions,
Bay City's conversion to natural gas explained,
Had problems with off-shore and marsh land drilling,
Comments on working with Sid Richardson Oil Company in Louisiana in 1939,
Moved to Brownwood in 1941,
Work in Odessa oil fields related,
Recreational hunting and fishing trips recalled,
Certain Odessa citizens remembered
Tape 1, Side 2:
Discussion of Odessa citizens (continued),
Tested sports equipment and acted as a fishing guide in Mexico,
Anecdote about fishing in Devil's River,
Worked toward professional fishing guide status on Lake Amistad,
Fishing details on Lake Amistad described
Range Dates: 1930-1972
Bulk Dates: 1930-1941
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