Thompson, L. O'Brien 2005-05-27
This interview features L. O’Brien Thompson who discusses his professional life as chief chemist with Texaco, his experiences with the Amarillo municipal government, and his involvement in the Garden Club.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: L. O'Brien Thompson
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Date: May 27, 2005
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: Monte Monroe
Length: 01:58:55
Abstract
Graduates, gets Texaco job during Depression, environmental issues, Participation on boards and commissions, The Criminal Justice Commission Board, Preston Smith, Interacting with Ralph Yarborough, political feedback, Formally elected to Amarillo College Board of Regents; City Council, Dealings with the John Birch Society, Extremist organizations in West Texas and H.L. Hunt, Participation in the PRPC, Discussion of the Amarillo Garden Club
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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace
https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/319015
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