Kessack Duke White papers

Kessack Duke White papers, 1911-1958

Overview of the Collection

Creator: White, Kessack Duke
Title: Kessack Duke White papers
Dates: 1911-1958 (inclusive)
19111958
Quantity: 4.05 cubic feet (9 boxes)
Collection Number: 02116
Summary
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.
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Finding aid available in repository.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Kessack D. White (b. 1887), a geologist, did structural mapping and petroleum exploration in Kentucky, Illinois, Venezuela, Turkey, Colombia, Mexico and Angola from 1909-1921. He worked for Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) from 1922-1949, mostly in foreign exploration in South America, Europe, and the Middle East. White was a consultant for Continental Oil Company exploration activities from 1951-1957, working chiefly in the Rocky Mountain region.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes field notes, maps, diaries, photographs, negatives, and correspondence all related to petroleum exploration and structural mapping activities (1911-1935, 1943-1958). White's records from 1936-1942 related to activities in Europe and the Middle East were destroyed in transit back to the United States during World War II.

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Preferred Citation

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

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Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Kessack Duke White at the date of processing.

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