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Edwin Earl Whedon papers, 1921-1961
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Whedon, Edwin Earl, 1872-1958.
- Title
- Edwin Earl Whedon papers
- Dates
- 1921-1961 (inclusive)19211961n
- Quantity
- 3.15 cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05824
- Summary
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
Edwin Earl Whedon (1872-1958) practiced medicine in Sheridan, Wyoming and held interests in several oil companies.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains the records of Whedon's business interests, encompassing leases and production records for several petroleum companies, including Black Hills Drilling Company (1952-1954), Continental Oil Company (1951-1954), George and Wrather Oil Company (1953), Olds and Wrather Oil Company (1951-1958), Sheehan Oil Company (1953), Arthur L. Schlaikjer (1951-1961), Taylor Oil Company (1951-1954), Texas Oil Company (1951-1954), Trigood Oil Company (1950-1958), True and Brown Oil Company (1953-1954) and Yellowstone Drilling Company (1951-1956).
Collection also contains Prairie Dog Water Supply Company minutes of meetings (1955), a stock certificate book, and a cash receivable book (1933-1945); Kearney Lake Land and Reservoir Company minutes of meetings (1955-1956), a cash receivable book (1933-1945), and miscellaneous materials relating to the Kearney Lake Reservoir in Johnson County, Wyoming (1961); miscellaneous maps; Sheridan Honey Company materials (1941-1946); and correspondence (1921-1961).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bee products -- Wyoming -- Sheridan.
- Honey -- Wyoming -- Sheridan.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- West (U.S.)
- Water resources development -- Wyoming.
Geographical Names
- Kearney Lake Reservoir (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records.
- Leases.
- Maps.
- Minutes.
Occupations
- Businessmen.
- Physicians.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Schlaikjer, Arthur L.
Corporate Names
- Black Hills Drilling Company.
- Continental Oil Company.
- George and Wrather Oil Company.
- Kearney Lake Land and Reservoir Company.
- Olds and Wrather Oil Company.
- Prairie Dog Water Supply Company.
- Sheehan Oil Company.
- Sheridan Honey Company.
- Taylor Oil Company.
- Texas Oil Company.
- Trigood Oil Company.
- True and Brown Oil Company.
- Yellowstone Oil Company.
