Walter W. Higgins papers, 1986

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Higgins, Walter W.
Title
Walter W. Higgins papers
Dates
1986 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.00 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
01676
Summary
Walter W. Higgins was a petroleum geologist. Collection contains the manuscript for Higgins' memoir.
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

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

Walter W. Higgins was a petroleum geologist. His work took him to South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Among his employers were the Colombian Petroleum Company, Mobil Corporation, and Union Carbide.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains a manuscript of a memoir written by Higgins about his life and work in petroleum exploration. It contains both personal and professional information about Higgins. It is entitled Memoirs of an Errant Petroleum Geologist.

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Preferred Citation

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Walter W. Higgins in March 1990.

Processing Note

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Walter W. Higgins at the date of processing.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

InventoriesReturn to Top

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Container(s) Description
Box
1