Oil Industry in Lafayette (1982)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-10-08
Duration: 00:07:01
Subjects: Economy | Recessions | OIL INDUSTRY | Energy
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Young, David Reporter
- Bailey, Bill Interviewee
- Broadnax, Bill Interviewee
- Briggs, Don Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 8, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the impact of the economic recession on the oil industry in Lafayette, especially for oil service companies and new companies formed during the 1981 boom. Host: Beth George