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John H. Galey and H.T. Galey papers, 1893-1960
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Galey, John H.; Galey, H.T. (Homer Tebbetts)
- Title
- John H. Galey and H.T. Galey papers
- Dates
- 1893-1960 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.62 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05689
- Summary
- Business and personal papers of John H. Galey and H.T. Galey, who developed oil fields in the United States and Venezuela.
- 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
John H. Galey (1840-1918) was a pioneer oil prospector of Pennsylvania, Kansas and Texas, who put anticline theory in oil to practical use for the first time. Along with his business partner James M. Guffey, John H. discovered some of the first oil gushers in history. At the height of their partnership, Guffey and Galey was the largest independent oil producer in the country. Their business later became known as Gulf Oil Corporation. John H. Galey had two sons: Harry and H.T. ("Ted"). H.T. Galey was involved in the oil industry in the United States and Venezuela.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The John H. Galey and H.T. Galey collection contains business records, biographical information, correspondence, a diary (1907), magazine articles and newspaper clippings, manuscripts about the oil industry by H.T. Galey, photographs, well logs, and other miscellaneous notes and reports.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by John H. Galey and H.T. Galey at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from H.T. Galey in 1960; John H. Galey II (son of H.T. Galey) in 1973-1974; and John T. Galey in 1981.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. John H. Galey Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Biographical File |
undated |
| 1 | Correspondence Transcripts |
1893-1904 |
| 1 | Correspondence Transcripts |
1894 |
| 1 | Correspondence Transcipts, with later notes |
1899-1915, 1974 |
| 1 | Transcripts of Legal Agreement with John H. Galey and J.M. Guffey |
1907 |
| 1 | Bank Account Books-Transcript |
1901 |
| 1 | Correspondence Transcipts |
1915 |
| 1 | Correspondence Transcripts |
1916 |
| 1 | Correspondence Transcripts |
1917 |
| 1 | Certificate of Stocks Transcripts |
1917 |
| 1 | Lease Transcipts both signed and unsigned |
1917 |
| 1 | Oil and Gas Contracts and Agreement Transcripts, with later notes |
1918, 1973 |
| 1 | Memorial Book of John H. Galey-Original and Transcripts |
1921 |
| 1 | Photographs: John H. Galey |
1890-1914 |
Series II. H.T. "Ted" GaleyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Correspondence Transcripts |
1915-1931 |
| 1 | Correspondence Transcripts(some with unknown dates), with later notes |
1916-1955, 1973 |
| 1 | "Historical Outline of the Petroleum Industry in Oklahoma and Kansas" by H.T. Galey |
1948 |
| 1 | Correspondence Transcripts-Drilling Operations, Oil Exploration in England |
1938-1959 |
| 1 | Photographs: H.T. "Ted" Galey |
1915-1956 |
| 1 | Photographs: Galey Family, Lillian and Harry Galey |
1900-1914 |
| 1 | Magazine Articles by or with H.T. "Ted" Galey, with later notes |
1901,1959, 1973 |
| 1 | Manuscripts: Short Stories by H. T. "Ted" Galey, with later notes |
1969, 1973 |
Series III. Miscellanous and Information Regarding Both John H. Galey and H.T. "Ted" GaleyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | Well Logs |
1912-1914 |
| 2 | Maps: Oil Leases, with later notes |
undated, 1973 |
| 2 | Miscellaneous Cartoon with Notes |
1945-1948 |
| 2 | Newspaper Clipping Transcripts regarding both John H. Galey and H.T. "Ted" Galey |
1959-1960 |
| 2 | Photographs: John H. Galey Oil Wells |
1880-1914 |
| 2 | Photographs: "Town of Galeyville" Sign |
undated |
| 2 | Photographs: Oil Fields |
undated |
| 2 | Photographs: Oklahoma |
1907-1929 |
| 2 | Photographs: Gardner Petroleum Co. and H.T. "Ted" Galey |
undated |
| 2 | Photographs: Oil Wells-"Gushers" |
1901 |
| 3 | Short Diary by H.T. "Ted" Galey Transcripts, with later notes |
1913, 1974 |
| 3 | Newspaper Clipping Transcript: "John H. Galey" by James A. Clark |
January 6, 1957 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Oil well drilling
- Oil wells
- Petroleum -- Arizona
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Kansas
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Oklahoma
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Pennsylvania
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Texas
- Petroleum -- Venezuela
- Petroleum -- West Virginia
- Petroleum workers
Personal Names
- Guffey, James M. (James McClurg), 1839-1930
Corporate Names
- Gulf Oil Corporation
Geographical Names
- Caracas (Venezuela)
- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Logs
- Maps
- Photographs
Processed by Audrey J. Wilcox
2014
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