Interviewer(S): Emily Bernier; Andrew Gardner. Des Allemands, LA

Affiliation: University of Arizona

Jack McCully signed up to be interviewed at the Exxon retirees meeting in Houma that R.J. Cheramie invited Emily Bernier and Andrew Gardner to attend. Andrew gave a short 3 minute talk about the project and then asked for volunteers. Jack is a tall man with a firm handshake and a broad smile. He told us that he had pictures that we might want to look at. Andrew called and set up an appointment for January 18, 2002. When we arrived, Jack was snoozing on the outside swing but jolted awake as soon as he heard the car. He jumped up and gave each of us a quick hug and then we took pictures, all three of us. Jack's lively personality was contagious and we couldn't help but smile and try to keep up with his conversation.

Jack McCully is a transplant from Texas. He worked for Abercrombie in Texas when he was 16. He began working with Humble in Texas and was then transferred to south Louisiana in the mid 1950's. Included are photos of steam rigs and discussion of drilling problems.