Bruce K. Brown papers, 1940-1969
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brown, Bruce K. (Bruce Keith), b. 1897.
- Title
- Bruce K. Brown papers
- Dates
- 1940-1969 (inclusive)19401969
- Quantity
- 5.25 cubic feet (10 boxes) + artifact.
- Collection Number
- 03143
- 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
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Brown earned degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Illinois and worked as a chemist before becoming an attorney. He was hired as a patent attorney with Standard Oil Company of Indiana and later worked as manager of development and patents. During World War II Brown took leave of Standard Oil to serve with the Petroleum Administration for War. He was also Chair of the Military Petroleum Advisory Board from 1947-1950 and the deputy administrator with the Petroleum Administration for Defense from 1950-1952. After 1956 he worked as chief executive officer for Petroleum Chemicals, Inc.
Content Description
Collection contains diaries for 1950-1952; two scrapbooks and a plaque from the Petroleum Administration for War and the Petroleum Administration for Defense (1941-1952); and subject files containing speeches, photographs, a memoir, minutes, and reports dealing with Brown's work with government agencies during World War II.
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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Petroleum industry and trade -- United States.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Equipment and supplies.
Corporate Names
- United States -- Petroleum Administration for War.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Speeches.
Occupations
- Executives.
