Interview with Patrick "Glenn" Wright, January 26, 1998
Project: History of Owensboro, Kentucky Oral History Project
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In this interview, Patrick "Glenn" Wright discusses his involvement with the Owensboro Industrial Foundation and the Owensboro Grain Company, river commerce, and soybeans in Owensboro, Kentucky. He also discusses his opinions on philanthropy in Owensboro, the future of agribusiness and family-run enterprises, issues in business competition, heroes of Owensboro, the evolution of the workplace and the treatment of the labor force in Owensboro.Interview Accession
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Owensboro (Ky.) Owensboro (Ky.)--History Agriculture Economic development--Kentucky Industries Leadership Businesspeople Family business Family-owned business enterprises. Kentucky--Economic conditions Small business--Kentucky Small business--Ownership Employment--Kentucky Daviess County (Ky.) Kentucky--Politics and government Politicians--KentuckyInterview Rights
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Wright, Patrick Interview by Lee Dew. 26 Jan. 1998. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Wright, P. (1998, January 26). Interview by L. Dew. History of Owensboro, Kentucky Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Wright, Patrick, interview by Lee Dew. January 26, 1998, History of Owensboro, Kentucky Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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