H. B. Gernert papers, 1949-1996
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gernert, H. B., (Hial B.), 1905-
- Title
- H. B. Gernert papers
- Dates
- 1949-1996 (inclusive)19491962
- Quantity
- 3.50 cubic ft. (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05924
- Summary
- H.B. Gernert was a petroleum engineer from Casper, Wyoming. Collection contains correspondence, reports, and speeches concerning petroleum conservation, legislation, and importation of petroleum.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Gernert was a Casper, Wyoming, petroleum engineer, who worked with the Texas Company from 1930 to 1947, and then with the Trigood Oil Company of Casper as general manager. He also served as director of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, and as president of the Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association starting in 1952.
Content Description
Collection consists mainly of Gernert's materials in relation to the Independent Petroleum Association of America and the Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association, and his lobbying efforts on behalf of the petroleum industry. There are correspondence, reports, and speeches concerning petroleum conservation, legislation, and importation of petroleum.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. These links are to an older versions of container lists for boxes 1-9.
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Description: Link to Container List, 0000-00-00 (PDF)Container: Box 1-7
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Description: No Container ListContainer: Box 8
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Description: Link to Container List, 2022-08-19 (PDF)Container: Box 9
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Petroleum conservation -- United States.
- Petroleum law and legislation -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Independent Petroleum Association of America.
- Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
Occupations
- Petroleum engineers.
