Knight Oil Company Records, 1946-2000
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- A.C. Knight, 1959-1966
- Bill Knight personal material, 1949-2000
- Dick Knight, 1959-1965
- Frequency of oil changes, undated
- M. Knight, undated
- Miscellaneous newspaper clippings, photographs, printed material, correspondence, 1947-1956
- Miscellaneous printed material and newspaper clippings, 1952-1955
- M.J. "Bill" Knight funeral, 1993
- New building on 6th and Grand, 1961-1962
- Newspaper clippings, 1959-1967
- Oil, 1953-1962
- Photographs, undated
- Photographs and drawings, undated
- Photographs and printed material, undated
- Prices, undated
- Republican Presidential Task Force, 1991
- Rick Knight, 1989-1992
- Rod Knight, 1958-1965
- Wyoming Furniture Company, 1946-1947
- Wyoming Senior Golf Association, 1968-1986
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Knight Oil Company
- Title
- Knight Oil Company Records
- Dates
- 1946-2000 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.00 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 12729
- Summary
- The Knight Oil Company was founded in 1952 in Laramie, Wyoming by the Knight family. This collection contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, printed material, business records, photographs, and artifacts related to the Knight Oil Company and Knight family.
- 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
The Knight Oil Company was founded in 1952 in Laramie, Wyoming. The company operated as a garage, car dealership, and an oil company. It was owned and operated by the Knight family.
Content Description
This collection contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, printed material, business records, photographs, and artifacts related to the Knight Oil Company and Knight family.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the Knight Oil Company at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Scott A. Morton in March 2019.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Krist Jessup in September 2019.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: A.C. KnightDates: 1959-1966Container: Box 1
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Description: Bill Knight personal materialDates: 1949-2000Container: Box 1
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Description: Dick KnightDates: 1959-1965Container: Box 1
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Description: Frequency of oil changesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: M. KnightDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Miscellaneous newspaper clippings, photographs, printed material, correspondenceDates: 1947-1956Container: Box 1
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Description: Miscellaneous printed material and newspaper clippingsDates: 1952-1955Container: Box 1
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Description: M.J. "Bill" Knight funeralDates: 1993Container: Box 1
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Description: New building on 6th and GrandDates: 1961-1962Container: Box 1
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Description: Newspaper clippingsDates: 1959-1967Container: Box 1
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Description: OilDates: 1953-1962Container: Box 1
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Description: PhotographsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Photographs and drawingsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Photographs and printed materialDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: PricesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Republican Presidential Task ForceDates: 1991Container: Box 1
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Description: Rick KnightDates: 1989-1992Container: Box 1
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Description: Rod KnightDates: 1958-1965Container: Box 1
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Description: Wyoming Furniture CompanyDates: 1946-1947Container: Box 1
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Description: Wyoming Senior Golf AssociationDates: 1968-1986Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business
- Petroleum
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.)
- Wyoming History, 1946-1999
- Wyoming History, 2000-
