Donnell family papers, 1888-1984
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Donnell family.
- Title
- Donnell family papers
- Dates
- 1888-1984 (inclusive)18881984
1912-1984 (bulk)19121984 - Quantity
- 15.45 cubic feet (16 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06627
- 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 Note
James C. Donnell (1854-1927), his son, Otto D. Donnell (1883-1961), and grandson, James C. Donnell, II (1910-1984) each served as president of the Ohio Oil Company of Findlay, Ohio. Founded in 1887, the company was taken over two years later by John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company. By Supreme Court action in 1911, Ohio Oil and Standard Oil were broken up, and Ohio Oil again became independent under the first James Donnell. He was president from 1911 to 1927 and Otto was president from 1927 to 1948. In 1962 the Company's name was changed to Marathon Oil Company.
Content Description
The majority of the collection consists of Otto D. Donnell's Ohio Oil Company and personal scrapbooks (1925-1952), which contain newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, and programs. Included are company golf party scrapbooks relating to the company's extensive public relations efforts. There are also family scrapbooks (1916-1984), biographical material, correspondence, speeches, awards, certificates, pins, and buttons of all three Donnells relating mainly to their careers. There are only a few records of the Ohio Oil Company, including miscellaneous financial (1894-1926) and legal (1888-1916) records. Also included are photographs of the Donnells, the Ohio Oil and the Marathon Oil Companies, filling stations, and John D. Rockefeller. In addition there are files relating to the Hancock County Museum in Findlay, Ohio.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Public relations -- United States.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- United States.
- Service stations -- United States.
Personal Names
- Rockefeller, John D. (John Davidson), 1839-1937.
Corporate Names
- Hancock County Historical Society (Findlay, Ohio)
Geographical Names
- Findlay (Ohio)
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Chief executive officers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Donnell, J. C. (James C.), 1910-1984.
- Donnell, Otto D., (1883-1961)
Corporate Names
- Marathon Oil Company.
- Ohio Oil Company.
