National Petroleum Refiners Association records, 1902-1969
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- National Petroleum Refiners Association
- Title
- National Petroleum Refiners Association records
- Dates
- 1902-1969 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3.62 cubic ft. (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06891
- Summary
- Records of an American petroleum trade association.
- 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
The National Petroleum Refiners Association (NPRA) was an American trade association organized in 1902 as the National Petroleum Association (NPA). The Western Petroleum Refiners Association (WPRA) was created in 1912, merging with the Texas Petroleum Refiners Association in 1920 and with the Arkansas-Louisiana Refiners Association in 1936. The NPA and WPRA, which had worked together over the years, merged in 1961 to become the National Petroleum Refiners Association. In 1998, the group became the National Petrochemicals and Refiners Association and, in 2012, the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers.
Content Description
The collection contains records from the Western Petroleum Refiners Association and the National Petroleum Association.
Regarding the WPRA, the collection contains: minutes (1916-1948); folder of WPRA history; rosters of committees and officers (1932-1961); proceedings from the 1937, 1938, and 1939 annual meetings, board of director proceedings from the 1940 annual meeting; photograph of WPRA annual banquet (1925); and photograph of Oil Men’s Club of Kansas City dinner dance (1923).
Regarding the NPA, the collection contains: Three copies of NPA history books (1902-1952); banquet announcement (1951); indictment proceedings (1936, 1958); booklet on provisions of the Petroleum Code and orders concerning purchases of petroleum products and curtailment of refinery runs; proceedings from the U.S. v. Socony-Vacuum Oil legal case (1938-1939); Universal Oil Products legal case regarding Petroleum Research Fund (1957); Finance Committee memo, minutes, expense reports, dues scales, correspondence (1961-1968); board of directors 1967 committee report for annual meeting and memorandum and program for 1969 meeting; photos, logos, and photostats used for 75th annual meeting.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the National Petroleum Refiners Association at the date of processing. The American Heritage Center holds the National Petroleum Association records, 1902-1961.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Donald O’Hara in 1977 and 1978.
Processing Note
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Untitled
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
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Public relations.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- United States -- Societies, etc.
- Trade associations -- United States.
Corporate Names
- National Petroleum Association.
- Western Petroleum Refiners Association.
