Roberts, James 1972-08-22
James Roberts reviews the development of the oil and gas industry in Andrews County.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: James Roberts
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 08, 1972
Location: Andrews, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Background and early life,
Development of Andrews County News,
Barriers to oil development in Andrews County,
Humble Oil Company pipeline (1934),
Problems of World War II oil production in the county,
Post-World War II growth,
Steady growth in oil development over 15 years,
Population increase and housing,
Andrews school owner of city water system,
Federal financing of mobile home camp,
Oil company employee camps,
Paternal aspect of oil company,
Integration of camp residents into other communities,
Camp improvements hidden in "drilling costs",
Oil company employees in local government,
Contrast exploration and production aspects of oil development,
Few welfare services,
"Bootleg" traffic to Lubbock,
City government scandal.
Tape 1, Side 2: County Sheriff Floyd Peacock,
Restructuring city government,
Location of Frankel City,
Character of Andrews in the oil boom,
Attitude toward school policy,
Reason for federal financing of mobile home camp.
Range Dates: 1934-1950
Bulk Dates: 1934-1950
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