Oral History Interview with Harry E. Ellis, November 21, 1980

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Transcript of an interview conducted in Dallas, Texas with Harry E. Ellis, executive at the Dr. Pepper Company. Ellis discusses his experiences concerning the development and growth of the Dr. Pepper Company.

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30 p. ; 28 cm.

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Minor, David & Ellis, Harry E. November 21, 1980.

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Transcript of an interview conducted in Dallas, Texas with Harry E. Ellis, executive at the Dr. Pepper Company. Ellis discusses his experiences concerning the development and growth of the Dr. Pepper Company.

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30 p. ; 28 cm.

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Summary: Interview with Harry E. Ellis concerning his experiences as an executive at the Dr. Pepper Company. Ellis discusses his experiences concerning the development of the Dr. Pepper Company, the discovery of the Dr. Pepper formula, and the roles of Charles Cortes Alderton, Wade Morrison, and R. S. Lazenby. He also talks about the transfer of company headquarters from Waco to Dallas in 1922, the financial difficulties during the 1920s, his employment with Dr. Pepper in 1931, the effects of the Depression, the influence of John O'Hara, Dr. Pepper during World War II, marketing activities, the role of William Clements in the development of the company, and franchising.

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Minor, David & Ellis, Harry E. Oral History Interview with Harry E. Ellis, November 21, 1980, book, November 21, 1980; Denton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857688/: accessed June 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Oral History Program.

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