Thomas Edward Ward correspondence, 1926-1955
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ward, Thomas Edward
- Title
- Thomas Edward Ward correspondence
- Dates
- 1926-1955 (inclusive)19261955
- Quantity
- 1.35 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02313
- 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
Thomas E. Ward Sr. (1889-1969) was an executive for the Eastern & General Syndicate of London who negotiated with the countries of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait to allow Western oil companies to explore for petroleum in their countries.
Content Description
Collection consists of Ward's correspondence from 1926-1955 regarding the negotiations for oil exploration and drilling by Eastern & General Syndicate and Gulf Oil Corporation.
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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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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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 -- Bahrain.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Kuwait.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Qatar.
- Petroleum industry and trade -- Saudi Arabia.
Corporate Names
- Eastern & General Syndicate.
- Gulf Oil Corporation.
Geographical Names
- Bahrain.
- Kuwait -- History.
- Qatar.
- Saudi Arabia -- History.
Occupations
- Executives.
