Oral History Interview with W. Erle White, December 14, 1978 and February 1, 1979

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Transcript of an interview with W. Erle White, founder of White's Auto Stores from Wichita Falls, Texas. White discusses his family background, early work experiences and education, as well as his work in auto supply stores and garages, and starting his own business.

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127 p. ; 28 cm.

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Jenkins, Floyd & White, W. Erle 1978-12-14/1979-02-01.

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Transcript of an interview with W. Erle White, founder of White's Auto Stores from Wichita Falls, Texas. White discusses his family background, early work experiences and education, as well as his work in auto supply stores and garages, and starting his own business.

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127 p. ; 28 cm.

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Summary: Interview with W. Erle White concerning his experiences as founder of White's Auto Stores. White discusses his family background, early work experiences, and education, as well as his work in auto supply stores and garages, and starting his own business in Clinton, Oklahoma during the Depression. He also talks about locating the home office in Wichita Falls, Texas, the expansion and growth of the business through franchising and company-owned stores, and the diversification of merchandise lines in auto stores. White shares his views concerning the effects of growth on organizational structure, employee relations, unions, and family-operated businesses. In addition, he speaks of his selling out to Household Finance in 1969, his other business interests with Mercantile Credit Corporation, Beacon National Insurance Company, Eureka Life Insurance Company, White Fuel Corporation, and ranching.

Leaves [1]-93: December 14, 1978 interview.
Leaves 93-127: February 1, 1979 interview.

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Jenkins, Floyd & White, W. Erle. Oral History Interview with W. Erle White, December 14, 1978 and February 1, 1979, book, 1978-12-14/1979-02-01; Denton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1857876/: accessed June 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Oral History Program.

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