Argo Oil Corporation records, 1921-1968
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Argo Oil Corporation
- Title
- Argo Oil Corporation records
- Dates
- 1921-1968 (inclusive)19211968
- Quantity
- circa 300 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 00514
- 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
Argo Oil Corporation was organized in 1925 and grew to be a major corporation, developing many oil fields in Wyoming and the Western United States. It absorbed or controlled many subsidiaries. In December 1961 Argo sold its assets to Atlantic Refining Company and in February 1962 the corporation was dissolved.
Content Description
The collection contains financial records, including reports (1954-1959), oil and gas sales records (1953-1958), monthly operating reports especially for the Elk Basin and Lance Creek fields (1948-1960), federal and state tax reports (1927-1955), financial statements (1933-1958), correspondence, company histories, stock transfers and ledgers.
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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Untitled
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container list)s 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
- Oil fields -- West (U.S.)
- Petroleum -- Taxation -- West (U.S.)
- Petroleum industry and trade -- West (U.S.)
