Skip to main content

SMITH, Loyd (b. 1926).

Oral Histories

OHB 0044

Owner and operator, Loyd’s Rentall, Denton, Texas. Family background; farming in North Texas during Depression and post-World War II period; equipment service work in Dallas and Abilene; opening martinizing shop in Denton; investment in Denton rental business; purchase of United Rental franchise; expansion of contractor phase of business; financing new location for firm; activity in construction equipment rental; dealings with local banks; growth in equipment, investment, and sales; views on government regulations; bookkeeping system; membership in American Rental Association; comments on personnel.