Robert Ray Herring Speeches

Collection

Identifier: MS 0395

Staff Only

Finding aid note: Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Scope and Contents

Robert R. Herring was president and CEO for Houston Natural Gas Corporation from 1967 to 1981. He gave many speeches to civic and professional societies during the time period 1957-1980, with the bulk of his speeches delivered in the 1970’s. Some of the societies he delivered speeches to are: The New York Society of Security Analysts, The American Petroleum Institute, The American Gas Association, and the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs of Houston. These speeches mainly concern energy or Houston Natural Gas Corporation’s financial position and prospects for the future in both of these areas. A number of the speeches concern the 1971-1975 Energy Crisis. The bulk of the speeches are typewritten, but there are quite a few that are handwritten on note cards.

Dates

Creation: 1957-1980

Creator

Herring, Robert Ray (Person)

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish material from the Robert Herring Speeches must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical Note

Robert Ray Herring was vice-president and then president for Fish Engineering Corporation from 1950 to 1957. He then formed Valley Gas Corporation in 1958, which merged with Houston Natural Gas in 1963. He became president and CEO of Houston Natural Gas Corporation from 1967 to 1981. Mr. Herring, a graduate of Texas A and M, served on the Rice University Board of Governors from 1968 to 1981. He was named a Trustee from 1972 to 1981, and promoted to Chairman in 1979.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

Robert R. Herring was president and CEO for Houston Natural Gas Corporation from 1967 to 1981. He gave many speeches to civic and professional societies during the time period 1957-1980, with the bulk of his speeches delivered in the 1970’s. This collection contains typewritten and handwritten notes of many of his speeches.