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Herman C. Bretschneider papers, 1918-1967

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bretschneider, Herman C., 1885-1971
Title
Herman C. Bretschneider papers
Dates
1918-1967 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.53 cubic feet (8 boxes)
Collection Number
00416
Summary
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

Herman C. Bretschneider, a Denver pioneer oilman, started his career in the oil industry in 1912 working with the Franco-Wyoming Oil Company. While there he participated in the development of several major oil fields in Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico and Colorado. He later worked as head of the exploration department of Midwest Refining Company and then as president of Midwest Exploration Company. Beginning in 1934 he worked as an independent oilman.

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Content Description

Papers consist mainly of Bretschneider's subject files (1929-1964) kept while he was working independently, which contain correspondence, reports, statements and photographs and concern petroleum and mining companies, and mines and petroleum fields mainly in the Rocky Mountains. From the time period Bretschneider was working with Midwest Refining Company and Midwest Exploration Company, there are albums of photographs (1920s) of oil fields and wells, equipment and workers. There are also some biographical materials.

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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 Herman C. Bretschneider at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Received from Mrs. H.C. Bretschneider, 1957-1974.

Processing Note

Processing Information

Finding aid encoded by Dinah Miles and D. Claudia Thompson in 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Mines and mineral resources -- West (U.S.)
  • Oil fields -- Montana.
  • Oil fields -- West (U.S.)
  • Oil fields -- Wyoming.
  • Oil well drilling -- West (U.S.)
  • Petroleum industry and trade -- United States.

Corporate Names

  • Midwest Exploration Company.
  • Midwest Refining Company.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs.
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