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J.H. Rowe papers, 1913-1937

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rowe, J.H. (James H.), d. 1945
Title
J.H. Rowe papers
Dates
1913-1937 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
01013
Summary
Correspondence and financial records of oil companies in Montana in the early twentieth century.
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

James H. Rowe (d. 1945) was a Montana businessman who engaged in oil exploration and development in the early twentieth century. He was a partner in the Lawlor & Rowe corporation of Butte, Montana.

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Content Description

The collection contains correspondence, reports, maps, and business records of the Seventynine Oil Company and the West Dome Oil Company. Both companies were engaged in developing oil properties under the management of J.H. Rowe.

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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 J. H. Rowe at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from J.E. Driscoll of Lawlor & Rowe in 1961.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in August 2019.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: Ingomar Dome (Montana) - report
    Dates: 1920
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Lovell (Wyoming) Refinery - report
    Dates: 1921
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Seventynine Oil Company - correspondence
    Dates: 1913-1916
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Seventynine Oil Company - stock
    Dates: 1914-1918
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: West Dome Oil Company - correspondence
    Dates: 1920-1921
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: West Dome Oil Company - cost sheets and business statement
    Dates: 1921
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: West Dome Oil Company - financial statement
    Dates: 1921
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: West Dome Oil Company - lawsuit by Petroleum County (Montana)
    Dates: 1937
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: West Dome Oil Company - leases - Fergus County (Montana)
    Dates: 1920
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: West Dome Oil Company - map of West Dome, Mosby Structure
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: West Dome Oil Company - stock, assets, and other financial papers
    Dates: 1920-1927
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: West Dome Oil Company - trial balance sheets
    Dates: 1921, 1925
    Container: Box 1

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Subject Terms

  • Oil fields -- Montana
  • Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Montana

Geographical Names

  • Butte (Mont.)
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