Dorsey, Earle

Date:
1984-11-19
Length:
90 minutes.
Interviewer:
Syvertsen, Thomas H.
Transcription available:
no
Series:
Distilling Industry in Kentucky
Series ID:
9999_003
Interview Number(s):
1986__53
1986__54
Summary:
Dorsey was senior vice president and executive director of finance and management information service for Brown-Forman, beginning in 1935. He is now retired. Discussion centers on financing of company, stock issues; Kentucky's state production tax on whiskey; advertising rates, pensions; and the 1956 Jack Daniel's acquisition.
Topic(s):
Distilling industries--Kentucky, Whiskey industry--Kentucky, Brown-Forman Inc., Liquor industry executives--Kentucky