Oral history interview with Bob L. Chapman, 1984 July 13.

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Chapman, Bob L., 1936-. Oral history interview with Bob L. Chapman, 1984 July 13.

Oral history interview with Bob L. Chapman, 1984 July 13.

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Interview with Bob L. Chapman concerning his experiences as President of the Commercial Bank of Mason and owner of Mason Auto Supply, both in Mason, Texas. Chapman discusses his family background, his early employment at Humble State Bank and as state bank examiner, defalcations, his employment as bank manager in Nixon, Texas, the history of the Commercial Bank of Mason, and his rise to manager and president of Commercial Bank in 1967. He also comments on bank loans in the Mason area, the computerization of the bank, a small town banking operation versus a city banking operation, banking competitors in Mason, personnel practices, advertising, and government regulations. Chapman describes his typical work day, his membership in trade associations, his civic activities, Mason's Auto Supply, and offers advice to business majors interested in the banking profession.

82 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT