Chevron Western Scenic Views Collection, circa 1940s-1950s
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Chevron Western Scenic Views Collection
- Dates
- circa 1940s-1950s (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 0.55 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 12517
- Summary
- Collection contains prints of scenic western images, distributed by the Chevron Corporation.
- 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
Chevron Western Scenic Views were created during the 1940s and 1950s and distributed by Chevron gas stations in order to encourage Western tourism. U.S. States and Canadian Provinces represented include: Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Each print measures approximately 12” x 17” and contains a photographic print and location information.
Content Description
The collection contains multiple copies of sixty-three different prints of Chevron Western scenic images from four distinct series.
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, Chevron Western Scenic Views collection, Collection Number 12517, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
Container List
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Arizona:
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Description: Grand CanyonContainer: Box 1
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Description: Grand Canyon National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Navajo CountryContainer: Box 1
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Description: Oak Creek CanyonContainer: Box 1
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Description: Saguaro Cactus and Superstition MountainContainer: Box 1
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Description: Walpi Indian VillageContainer: Box 1
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Arizona-Utah:
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Description: Monument ValleyContainer: Box 1
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British Columbia:
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Description: Garibaldi ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Kootenay LakeContainer: Box 1
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Description: Mount Revelstoke National ParkContainer: Box 1
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California:
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Description: ColumbiaContainer: Box 1
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Description: Desert WildflowersContainer: Box 1
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Description: Kings Canyon National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Kings Canyon National Park (Different Series/Image)Container: Box 1
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Description: Lake ArrowheadContainer: Box 1
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Description: Mission San Juan CapistranoContainer: Box 1
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Description: Mount ShastaContainer: Box 1
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Description: Point LobosContainer: Box 1
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Description: San Francisco-Oakland Bay BridgeContainer: Box 1
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Description: Santa Barbara MissionContainer: Box 1
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Description: Sequoia National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Yosemite National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Yosemite National Park (Different Series/Image)Container: Box 1
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California-Nevada:
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Description: Lake TahoeContainer: Box 1
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California-Oregon:
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Description: Redwood EmpireContainer: Box 1
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Colorado:
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Description: Garden of the GodsContainer: Box 1
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Description: Hereford Cattle, Fern ValleyContainer: Box 1
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Description: Mount SneffelsContainer: Box 1
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Description: Pikes PeakContainer: Box 1
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Description: Snowmass LakeContainer: Box 1
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Hawaii:
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Description: Hawaiian WatersContainer: Box 1
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Description: Nuuanu PaliContainer: Box 1
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Description: Waikiki BeachContainer: Box 1
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Idaho:
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Description: Boulder PeakContainer: Box 1
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Description: Upper Mesa Falls, Henrys ForkContainer: Box 1
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Montana:
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Description: Glacier National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Glacier National Park (Different Series/Image)Container: Box 1
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Description: Glacier National Park (Different Series/Image)Container: Box 1
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New Mexico:
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Description: Acoma Water HoleContainer: Box 1
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Description: Carlsbad Caverns National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Cleopatra's NeedleContainer: Box 1
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Oahu:
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Description: Nuuanu PaliContainer: Box 1
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Oregon:
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Description: Crown Point, Columbia RiverContainer: Box 1
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Description: Crater Lake National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Mount HoodContainer: Box 1
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Description: Mount Hood and Lost LakeContainer: Box 1
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Description: The Oregon CoastContainer: Box 1
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Description: The Oregon Coast (Different Series/Image)Container: Box 1
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Texas:
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Description: The Alamo, San AntonioContainer: Box 1
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Description: Chisos Mountains, Big Bend National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Utah:
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Description: Bryce Canyon National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Grazing Sheep, Central UtahContainer: Box 1
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Description: Great Salt LakeContainer: Box 1
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Description: Rainbow Natural BridgeContainer: Box 1
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Description: Salt Lake Temple and Utah State CapitolContainer: Box 1
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Description: Valley of Great Salt LakeContainer: Box 1
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Washington:
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Description: Mount Rainier National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Mount ShuksanContainer: Box 1
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Description: Mount St. HelensContainer: Box 1
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Description: Mount St. Helens, Spirit LakeContainer: Box 1
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Description: Snoqualmie FallsContainer: Box 1
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Wyoming:
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Description: Grand Teton National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Description: Yellowstone National ParkContainer: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Automobile travel.
Geographical Names
- Canada, Western--Tourism.
- Pacific and Mountain States--Tourism.
- West (U.S.)--Tourism.
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