John Roy Pemberton papers, 1876-1962
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pemberton, John Roy.
- Title
- John Roy Pemberton papers
- Dates
- 1876-1962 (inclusive)18761962
1932-1960 (bulk)19321960 - Quantity
- 42 cubic feet (75 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07024
- 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 and , Spanish
Historical Note
John Roy Pemberton (1884-1971?) was a geologist and petroleum engineer. After graduating from Stanford in 1909, he was employed by the government of Argentina (ca. 1910-1915) to do topographical mapping and land classification studies. From 1915-1960 he was involved in the petroleum industry, working for Hamilton Oil Corporation (1916-1923), Pan American Oil Corporation (1923-1931), as Oil Umpire for California crude oil producers (1932-1940), and as a consulting geologist and petroleum engineer (1940-1960). Pemberton was also an ornithologist, and made numerous bird studies along the California and Baja California coastlines.
Content Description
The collection is chiefly business files, including correspondence, appraisals, reports, maps, diagrams, charts, financial statements, legal documents and notes, all related to various petroleum companies and properties (bulk 1932-1960). Personal information includes diaries (1933-1962), correspondence (1914-1962), financial documents, files, and miscellaneous other materials. There are black and white slides and approximately 100 pieces of sheet music. There is a small amount of material related to Pemberton's ornithological interests.
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, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Music.
- Oil fields -- Valuation -- California.
- Oil fields -- Valuation -- West (U.S.)
- Ornithology -- California.
- Ornithology -- Mexico -- Baja California (Peninsula)
- Petroleum industry and trade -- California.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- West (U.S.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Appraisals.
- Charts.
- Diagrams.
- Diaries.
- Financial documents.
- Legal documents.
- Maps.
- Sheet music.
- Slides.
Occupations
- Geologists.
- Petroleum engineers.
