Flewellyn, C T 1969-04-16
C. T. Flewellen, president of the Lubbock Cotton Exchange, discusses the cotton business, its present economic status and future prospects.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: C. T. Flewellyn
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: April 16, 1969
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David B. Gracy, II
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Length of residence,
Former places of residence,
Reasons for moving to Lubbock,
Cotton production - East Texas,
Lovington office - 1952,
Father's business,
Oklahoma cotton,
Lubbock production,
Cotton merchandise business,
Function,
Current cotton needs - synthetics,
Conditions of cotton market,
CPI Programs,
Southern vs. Southwest cotton,
Export and foreign competition,
Cotton associations,
Governmental payments and loan,
Future of cotton business,
Father's name,
Reason for entering cotton business,
West Texas cotton conditions,
Movement of cotton crop,
Bale production,
Surplus,
Government price supports
Tape 1, Side 2:
Blank
Range Dates: 1952-1969
Bulk Dates: 1952-1969
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