P. B. Dykeman papers, 1931-1950
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dykeman, P. B. (Peter B.)
- Title
- P. B. Dykeman papers
- Dates
- 1931-1950 (inclusive)19311950
- Quantity
- 1.80 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00708
- Summary
- 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
Access limited to scholarly research.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Dykeman was an oil and business man and founding figure of Riverton, Wyoming. Originally from New York, he came to the Lander area ca. 1905 and eventually settled in Riverton. During the 1920s he entered into real estate and mining, and acquired extensive interests in the Bison Basin and Sheldon Dome oil fields. He was president of the Beaver Divide Oil Company which developed the Bison Basin. Dykeman and the Beaver Divide Oil Company had associations with the Standard Carbon Company, the Ohio Oil Company, and the Kerlyn Oil Company which developed Sheldon Dome.
Content Description
The collection consists mainly of Beaver Divide Oil Company and Bison Basin files relating to the sale, leasing, and development of the property. Files contain correspondence, legal agreements, reports, tax returns, and minutes. There are also files containing mainly correspondence on the Standard Carbon Company, the Ohio Oil Company, the Sheldon Dome lease with the Kerlyn Oil Company, and Riverton properties.
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
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Oil and gas leases -- Wyoming.
- Oil fields -- Wyoming.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Wyoming.
Corporate Names
- Kerlyn Oil Company.
- Ohio Oil Company.
- Standard Carbon Company.
Geographical Names
- Bison Basin Oil Field (Wyo.)
- Riverton (Wyo.)
- Sheldon Dome Oil Field (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
Occupations
- Businessmen.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Beaver Divide Oil Company.
