Charles A. Rothfus papers, 1957-1978
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Rothfus, Charles A., 1919-
- Title
- Charles A. Rothfus papers
- Dates
- 1957-1978 (inclusive)19571978
- Quantity
- 4.25 cubic feet (7 boxes) + films + artifacts.
- Collection Number
- 07487
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Charles A. Rothfus (1919- ) worked briefly as an executive with the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Kansas Petroleum Industries Committee from 1957-1960 before serving as vice president with the Colorado Petroleum Council (CPC) from 1960-1975.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence and subject files regarding API and CPC (1957-1978); miscellaneous maps; news releases by API and CPC; photographs of CPC, Rothfus and the oil industry (1962-1975); miscellaneous memorabilia and artifacts; 43 16 mm promotional films produced by API regarding the use of petroleum products; 35 mm slides for a presentation on energy uses; a model of an oil refinery; and several displays on the oil industry.
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsAmerican Petroleum Institute promotions -- Film -- 16 mm.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Charles A. Rothfus at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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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
- Documentary films -- United States.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Promotion -- United States.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- United States.
Corporate Names
- American Petroleum Institute.
- Colorado Petroleum Council.
Geographical Names
- Colorado -- History -- 1951-
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Maps.
- Models.
- Motion pictures.
- Photographs.
- Slides.
Occupations
- Executives.
