William Alton Jones speeches and publications, 1891-1961
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jones, William Alton, 1891-1962
- Title
- William Alton Jones speeches and publications
- Dates
- 1891-1961 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 container)
- Collection Number
- 01205
- Summary
- Publications by and about the president of oil and gas conglomerate Cities Service Company.
- Repository
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
William Alton Jones was president of Cities Service Company, an oil and gas conglomerate, from 1940 to 1953.
Content Description
The collection contains biographical and promotional articles about William Alton Jones and pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and speeches by Jones about Cities Service Company, industrial research, business management, and other topics. There is also a letter commending Jones for construction of the Big Inch pipeline.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by William Alton Jones at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Cities Service Company in 1963.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in January 2019.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Letter (copy) from John D. Goodloe regarding Big Inch and Little Big Inch PipelinesDates: 1947Container: Box 1
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Writings about William Alton Jones:
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Description: "Men of Achievement: W. Alton Jones," by Boyden Sparkes, reprint from ForbesDates: 1947Container: Box 1
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Description: "Nobody Can Keep Up With This Jones," by Ben MersonServiceDates: 1952Container: Box 1
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Description: "Tribute to W. Alton Jones," in Cities Service Company 1961 Annual ReportDates: 1961Container: Box 1
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Writings by William Alton Jones:
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Description: Statement Concerning Cities Service Company Before Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, U.S. House of RepresentativesDates: 1935Container: Box 1
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Description: "Industrial Research - A National Resource," as discussed by Commander John Corry, USN, and President W. Alton JonesDates: 1944Container: Box 1
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Description: "The First Order of Business," address to Oil Trades Association of New YorkDates: 1950Container: Box 1
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Description: "Communism Is As Communism Does," address to Texas Mid-Continent Ohio and Gas AssociationDates: 1951Container: Box 1
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Description: "Cities Service Story: Cities Service Company," Newcomen Society in North America pamphletDates: 1955Container: Box 1
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Description: "How I Got My Start: Calls Security an Illusion," newspaper clipping from Chicago AmericanDates: 1958Container: Box 1
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Description: Response to Official Welcome of the City of New York to the SS W. Alton JonesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Executives -- United States -- 20th century
- Petroleum industry and trade -- United States -- 20th century
- Petroleum pipelines -- United States -- 20th century
Corporate Names
- Cities Service Company
