Interviewer(s): J. Sell. Houma, LA

Affiliation: University of Arizona

The Wurzlow family is well known in Terrebonne Parish, for their general community involvement and because Wurzlow Abstract was a major player in land leasing operations for the oil fields. "Toody" White, at the Parish Assessor's Office, connected me with Peggy, Kermit's wife, who made arrangements for me to meet Kermit at the Abstract Office, since Kermit is semi-retired (he is 87) and doesn't spend much time at the office. Peggy was also there for the interview, because Kermit is hard of hearing, and she also added information. I can see why they have such a great reputation, these people are Hospitable with a capital H. After the interview, they took Penny and I to lunch, then Peggy drove us around the area, talking about the land ownership patterns and landscape.

Kermit Wurzlow is 87 years of age at present. His father, Frank, started Wurzlow Abstract Company in the 1920s, as the pioneer oil field lease broker. Kermit began working with his father in 1928, took over the company when his father died in 1947, and has continued to work for it to the present. His wife, Peggy, has also been deeply involved in the business throughout their marriage.