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Knight Oil Company Records, 1946-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Knight Oil Company
Title
Knight Oil Company Records
Dates
1946-2000 (inclusive)
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
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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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.

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Content Description

This collection contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, printed material, business records, photographs, and artifacts related to the Knight Oil Company and Knight family.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Knight Oil Company at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Scott A. Morton in March 2019.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Krist Jessup in September 2019.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: A.C. Knight
    Dates: 1959-1966
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Bill Knight personal material
    Dates: 1949-2000
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Dick Knight
    Dates: 1959-1965
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Frequency of oil changes
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: M. Knight
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Miscellaneous newspaper clippings, photographs, printed material, correspondence
    Dates: 1947-1956
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Miscellaneous printed material and newspaper clippings
    Dates: 1952-1955
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: M.J. "Bill" Knight funeral
    Dates: 1993
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: New building on 6th and Grand
    Dates: 1961-1962
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Newspaper clippings
    Dates: 1959-1967
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Oil
    Dates: 1953-1962
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Photographs
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Photographs and drawings
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Photographs and printed material
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Prices
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Republican Presidential Task Force
    Dates: 1991
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Rick Knight
    Dates: 1989-1992
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Rod Knight
    Dates: 1958-1965
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Wyoming Furniture Company
    Dates: 1946-1947
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Wyoming Senior Golf Association
    Dates: 1968-1986
    Container: Box 1

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Subject Terms

  • Business
  • Petroleum

Geographical Names

  • Laramie (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming History, 1946-1999
  • Wyoming History, 2000-
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