University of Wyoming
Paul Ryan (b. 1900) was a petroleum executive and consultant with Warren Petroleum, Prairie Oil and Gas, and Shell Petroleum Corporation from 1927 to 1938. In 1938, he became president and chief executive of National Refining Company from 1938 to 1941. After a disabling airplane crash, he was a member of the Petroleum Industry War Council from 1942 to 1945. He later became a consultant and performed public service roles. At one time, he was a consultant in sales management and sales promotion.
The collection contains biographical information, correspondence (1936-1944), manuscripts by Ryan, photographs, speeches (1932-1944), and printed material.
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
There are no known other archival collections created by Paul Ryan at the date of processing.
This material was received from Mrs. Paul Ryan in 1975.
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