Wyoming Oilfields photograph album, 1921-1925
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Title
- Wyoming Oilfields photograph album
- Dates
- 1921-1925 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 02244
- Summary
- A photograph album of scenery, equipment, and people in the oilfields of Wyoming in the 1920s.
- 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
Content Description
The album contains snapshots of scenery, equipment, and people in oilfields in the vicinity of Casper, Wyoming, between 1921 and 1925. Some of the identified locations are Baxter Basin, Billy Creek, Woodside, Midwest, Poison Spider, Lost Soldier, Elk Springs, Beaver Creek, Oregon Basin, Salt Creek, Hamilton Dome, and Big Sand Draw. Companies represented include Union Oil Co., Wertz Producing and Refining Co., Bair Oil Co., Fargo Oil Co., Fremont Petroleum Corporation, Hughes Oil Co., Bluff Oil Co., Ohio Oil Co., Richfield Oil Co., Associated Oil Co., and Obispo Oil Co.
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, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of this entire collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~76~76.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the unknown photographer of the Wyoming oilfields photograph album at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from John A. Fraher in 1967. The album was given to Fraher by an unknown oilman in Casper, Wyoming.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in June 2010.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Photograph Album (showing locations and activities in oilfields in the Casper, Wyoming, area)Dates: 1921-1925Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Oil fields -- Wyoming
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Wyoming
Geographical Names
- Oregon Basin Oil Field (Wyo.)
- Salt Creek Oil Field (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
