George Ward Stocking papers

George Ward Stocking papers, 1913-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Stocking, George Ward, 1892-
Title: George Ward Stocking papers
Dates: 1913-1975 (inclusive)
Date of CollectionDate of Collection
Quantity: cubic ft. (11 boxes)
Collection Number: 04453
Summary: Materials pertain to the oil and petroleum industry in the Middle East, anti-trust laws, and the Federal Trade Commission.
Repository: American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions: Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

George Ward Stocking (1892-1975) was an economist who specialized in the oil industry. He was a professor, author, and a federal U.S. government employee. His work with the government included chairman of the Petroleum Labor Policy Board of the National Recovery Administration, director of the Fuels Division of the Office of Price Administration (OPA), and director of the Federal Reserve Branch of Dallas, San Antonio Branch, from 1943-1946. In 1947, he began teaching at Vanderbilt and helped form its economics department. He authored Middle East Oil: A Study in Political and Economic Controversy (1970) and wrote reports and articles about the oil industry. He began writing a book about anti-trust legislation but did not finish it before he died.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains materials from Stocking's professional work as an economist specializing in the oil industry. It includes several reports and manuscripts written by Stocking including drafts of Middle East Oil and his unfinished manuscript about anti-trust legislation. Also included are several files containing memos, reports, and legal documents on anti-trust laws and the Federal Trade Commission.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection has been minimally processed and divided in two series.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by George Ward Stocking at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from George W. Stocking's widow and son, George W. Stocking Jr., in the 1970s and in 2006.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Laura Uglean Jackson in September, 2008

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I. Manuscripts by George Ward Stocking, 1932-1975Return to Top

Includes drafts of published and non-published books and articles, books, speeches, memos, and reports authored by George Ward Stocking.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box
1		Middle East Oil, drafts	undated
	Folder
2	1	A Memo on the Mex Pet-New Jersey Gasoline Contract	April 30, 1932
2	2	Memorandum Setting Forth Evidence...	undated
2	3	A Report on the Economic Advantages of Integration in the Oil Industry	undated
2	4	Report on Economic Development in the Oil Industry from 1910-1937	1937-1938
2	5	Supplement to the report: Developments in Foreign Trade in Petroleum...	undated
2	6	Background Indicating that Indiana's Reliance on the Texas Anti-Trust Laws...	undated
2	7	Developments in Foreign Trade in Petroleum and Petroleum Products	undated
2	8-9	Middle East Oil Reviews and Miscellaneous Material	1971-1975
2	10	Book reviews by G.W. Stocking	undated
2	11	Chapter 9: European Markets, England	undated
2	12	Chapter 10: European Markets, France	undated
2	13	Chapter 4: Far East Oil and the Early Quest for Stability	undated
2	14	Articles by G.W. Stocking and comments	1947-1949
2	15-16	Book Reviews	undated
2-3		Hard cover books	various dates
4		The Evolution of Federal Anti-Trust Policy- draft	undated

Series II. Professional, 1913-1975Return to Top

Includes material on anti-trust issues and memos, papers, and reprints relating to the oil industry.

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
5	1	George Ward Stocking Biography File	1913-1975
5	2	Correspondence	1948-1971
5	3	Anti-Trust papers	1954-1965
5	4	Competition in the German Market	undated
5	5	Consent Decrees	1952-1960
5	6	Consent Settlements- FTC	1954-1956
5	7	Du Pont, by George McMillan	1959
5	8-13	Reports, memos, reviews, and comments by Robert Eakens	1933-1957
5	14	Memo: Computing Stanolinds Cost of Production...	undated
5	15	Data concerning pipelines	1929-1938
6	1	French Petroleum Industry	1957-1961
6	2	Honeman, H.L.	Excerpts from Registration
6	3	Kayser, Grether Report	undated
6	4	Standard Oil Investigation by the Justice Department	January 1, 1942
6	5	Photostats of Testimony of R.W. Stewart on gasoline prices	undated
6	6	Memorandum on the Merger of Prairie Oil	undated
6	7	Newspaper clippings	various dates
6	8	News Release, FTC	1968
6	9	Legal Documents	1965-1966
6	10	Speeches	1958-1969
6	11	Report on the Federal Trade Commission's Hearing on Gasoline Marketing	January, 1966
6	12	Competition in the Marketing of Gasoline	undated
6	13	Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reports and articles	1962-1966
7-11		Reports, papers, books, and reprints on oil: by OPEC, Middle East Governments and Companies, and individuals	various dates
10		Thesis: Du Pont by William C. Lawton	1955

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Petroleum industry and trade -- Middle East.
Antitrust law.
Petroleum industry and trade.

Corporate Names

United States -- Federal Trade Commission.

Occupations

Economists.

Other Creators

Personal Names
- Stocking, George Ward, 1892-, Middle East oil.

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