H. Leslie Parker papers, 1910-1958
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Parker, H. Leslie
- Title
- H. Leslie Parker papers
- Dates
- 1910-1958 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .90 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00645
- Summary
- H. Leslie Parker was best known as the founder of the Big Muddy oil field in central Wyoming and as a pioneer in oil exploration in the Rocky Mountain region. Collection contains maps, miscellaneous ephemera, and books.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
H. Leslie Parker was best known as the founder of the Big Muddy oil field in central Wyoming and as a pioneer in oil exploration in the Rocky Mountain region. He introduced new equipment to the petroleum mining field in Wyoming and helped construct the first producing oil well in Pilot Butte. Parker was one of the organizers of the Colorado Associated Oil Co. In 1953, he was elected president of the Pioneer Oil Men of the Rockies.
Content Description
Collection contains maps of petroleum and natural gas fields in Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain region; miscellaneous ephemera including event programs, letters, and receipts; geology and petroleum mining books; Department of the Interior bulletins; and newspaper clippings.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
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 for 2 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-2
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Natural gas.
- Oil fields.
- Oil wells.
- Petroleum -- Geology.
- Petroleum -- Prospecting.
- Petroleum.
Geographical Names
- Colorado.
- South Dakota.
- Wyoming.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
