Ralph K. Davies papers, 1939-1951
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Davies, Ralph K. (Ralph Kenneth), 1897-1971
- Title
- Ralph K. Davies papers
- Dates
- 1939-1951 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 4.50 cubic ft. (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05225
- Summary
- Ralph K. Davies served as Deputy Petroleum Administrator for War during World War II. Collection contains government documents, books, subject files, reports, and a photograph.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Ralph K. Davies (1897-1971) served as Deputy Petroleum Administrator for War during World War II. Davies worked for Standard Oil of California between 1912 and 1946 and then transitioned to work for American Independent Oil Co. from 1947 to 1958. Between 1952 and 1971, he acted as chairman of the Board of American President Lines.
Content Description
Collection contains government documents concerning national war agencies, the petroleum situation during WWII, the National Defense Program, American petroleum interests in foreign countries, and other related material; books; subject files; reports; and a photograph of Davies being honored by President Harry Truman.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
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 for 10 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-10
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- International relations.
- Military policy.
- Mines and mineral resources.
- Petroleum.
- World War, 1939-1945.
