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Clarence Herbert Griffin Papers, 1930-1986

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Griffin, Clarence Herbert.
Title
Clarence Herbert Griffin Papers
Dates
1930-1986 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.30 cubic feet (3 boxes)
Collection Number
11465
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Priliminary finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Clarence Herbert Griffin was a petroleum geologist. He worked all over the United States from 1930 to 1980s. He formed a consulting engineering company, C.H. Griffin Engineering Service, in 1978.

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Content Description

The Clarence Herbert Griffin papers contain photographs of oilfields in the Rocky Mountains and California (1930-1970s), and photographs and slides of oil field drilling sites and probable sites for drilling for oil from the Midwest to Alaska (1978-1986). There are project files which contain correspondence, notes and reports (1978-1986), and certificates (1956-1982).

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Clarence Herbert Griffin at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • 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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Subject Terms

  • Geology, Economic -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Oil fields -- West (U.S.)
  • Oil wells.
  • Petroleum -- Geology -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Petroleum engineering -- United States -- 20th century.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs.
  • Slides.
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