Interviewer(s): J. Christy. Morgan City, LA

Affiliation: University of Houston/History International

Clyde Johnston was born in Norplet, Arkansas and his father worked for Texaco for 48 years. The Texas Company transferred Mr. Johnston's father to New Iberia, Louisiana. Mr. Johnston grew up in that area and got a degree in business administration from Southern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette (now ULL). He worked for Bethlehem Supply Company in Morgan City and south Louisiana many years . He began as a clerk for Bethlehem and then worked as a field salesman. He later became assistant manager in Leeville, Louisiana and then regional manager. He also worked for Ralow Oil Field Supply. Mr. Johnston retired and then went back to work for Red Adams at Oil and Gas Rentals in Amelia, Louisiana.