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Roger Matson papers, 1955-1978

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Matson, Roger.
Title
Roger Matson papers
Dates
1955-1978 (inclusive)
Quantity
22.25 cubic ft. (34 boxes)
Collection Number
09717
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

Use of seismic lines inventoried in Rolls 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14 through 17, 19, 20 and Files B, through E is unrestricted provideding the geographic locations of these lines is not published, printed, platted, or otherwise revealed as determined by the shot point maps in Rolls 4, 5, 8, 15, 20, and File F, unless permission to so reveal geographic location of lines is first obtained in writing from donor or his heirs or assigns.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Preliminary finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Roger Matson was a petroleum geologist who worked for Petroleum Exploration Incorporated (PEI) during the second half of the twentieth century. He was involved in seismic oil exploration projects in Wyoming (including the Hanna Basin, Powder River Basin, and Casper Arch) and Utah.

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Content Description

Collection contains PEI seismic maps from oil exploration projects Matson worked on, including those of Hanna Basin, Powder River Basin, and Casper Arch in Wyoming and a few of Utah's Uinta Basin. Oil well logs and maps of oil well locations in Carbon County, Wyoming are in this collection as well.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Roger Matson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Subject Terms

  • Oil fields -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • Oil wells -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • Petroleum -- Geology -- Wyoming.
  • Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Wyoming.
  • Petroleum geologists -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • Petroleum industry and trade -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • Seismic prospecting -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • Seismic reflection method -- Wyoming -- 20th century.

Corporate Names

  • Petroleum Exploration Inc.

Geographical Names

  • Carbon County (Wyo.)
  • Casper Arch (Wyo.)
  • Hanna Basin (Wyo.)
  • Powder River Basin (Wyo. and Mont.)
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