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Frank Rinker Clark papers, 1920-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Clark, Frank Rinker, 1881-1974.
- Title
- Frank Rinker Clark papers
- Dates
- 1920-1971 (inclusive)19201971
- Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 03942
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Frank Rinker Clark was a geologist who worked for the United States Geological Survey, and later for several oil companies. He worked for the Ohio Oil Company from 1923 until his retirement in 1946. He was made a vice president of Ohio Oil in 1936. He was credited with discovery of the Yates field in west Texas. He served as president of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists in 1933.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes files on such subjects as the American Petroleum Institute, Clark family history, honors and awards, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the AAPG building, Yates oil field (Texas), memorials written by Clark, files on A.I. Leverson, and general files on Clark.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Oil fields -- Texas.
- Petroleum industry and trade.
Personal Names
- Leverson, A. I.
Corporate Names
- American Association of Petroleum Geologists.
- American Petroleum Institute.
Family Names
- Clark family.
Geographical Names
- Yates oil field (Tex.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Awards.
- Family histories.
- Memorials.
- Speeches.
Occupations
- Geologists.
