John H. Galey and H.T. Galey papers, 1893-1960
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Galey, John H.; Galey, H.T. (Homer Tebbetts)
- Title
- John H. Galey and H.T. Galey papers
- Dates
- 1893-1960 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.62 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05689
- Summary
- Business and personal papers of John H. Galey and H.T. Galey, who developed oil fields in the United States and Venezuela.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
John H. Galey (1840-1918) was a pioneer oil prospector of Pennsylvania, Kansas and Texas, who put anticline theory in oil to practical use for the first time. Along with his business partner James M. Guffey, John H. discovered some of the first oil gushers in history. At the height of their partnership, Guffey and Galey was the largest independent oil producer in the country. Their business later became known as Gulf Oil Corporation. John H. Galey had two sons: Harry and H.T. ("Ted"). H.T. Galey was involved in the oil industry in the United States and Venezuela.
Content Description
The John H. Galey and H.T. Galey collection contains business records, biographical information, correspondence, a diary (1907), magazine articles and newspaper clippings, manuscripts about the oil industry by H.T. Galey, photographs, well logs, and other miscellaneous notes and reports.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by John H. Galey and H.T. Galey at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from H.T. Galey in 1960; John H. Galey II (son of H.T. Galey) in 1973-1974; and John T. Galey in 1981.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. John H. Galey
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Description: Biographical FileDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence TranscriptsDates: 1893-1904Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence TranscriptsDates: 1894Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence Transcipts, with later notesDates: 1899-1915, 1974Container: Box 1
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Description: Transcripts of Legal Agreement with John H. Galey and J.M. GuffeyDates: 1907Container: Box 1
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Description: Bank Account Books-TranscriptDates: 1901Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence TransciptsDates: 1915Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence TranscriptsDates: 1916Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence TranscriptsDates: 1917Container: Box 1
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Description: Certificate of Stocks TranscriptsDates: 1917Container: Box 1
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Description: Lease Transcipts both signed and unsignedDates: 1917Container: Box 1
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Description: Oil and Gas Contracts and Agreement Transcripts, with later notesDates: 1918, 1973Container: Box 1
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Description: Memorial Book of John H. Galey-Original and TranscriptsDates: 1921Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs: John H. GaleyDates: 1890-1914Container: Box 1
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Series II. H.T. "Ted" Galey
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Description: Correspondence TranscriptsDates: 1915-1931Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence Transcripts(some with unknown dates), with later notesDates: 1916-1955, 1973Container: Box 1
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Description: "Historical Outline of the Petroleum Industry in Oklahoma and Kansas" by H.T. GaleyDates: 1948Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence Transcripts-Drilling Operations, Oil Exploration in EnglandDates: 1938-1959Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs: H.T. "Ted" GaleyDates: 1915-1956Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs: Galey Family, Lillian and Harry GaleyDates: 1900-1914Container: Box 1
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Description: Magazine Articles by or with H.T. "Ted" Galey, with later notesDates: 1901,1959, 1973Container: Box 1
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Description: Manuscripts: Short Stories by H. T. "Ted" Galey, with later notesDates: 1969, 1973Container: Box 1
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Series III. Miscellanous and Information Regarding Both John H. Galey and H.T. "Ted" Galey
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Description: Well LogsDates: 1912-1914Container: Box 2
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Description: Maps: Oil Leases, with later notesDates: undated, 1973Container: Box 2
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Description: Miscellaneous Cartoon with NotesDates: 1945-1948Container: Box 2
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Description: Newspaper Clipping Transcripts regarding both John H. Galey and H.T. "Ted" GaleyDates: 1959-1960Container: Box 2
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Description: Photographs: John H. Galey Oil WellsDates: 1880-1914Container: Box 2
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Description: Photographs: "Town of Galeyville" SignDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Photographs: Oil FieldsDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Photographs: OklahomaDates: 1907-1929Container: Box 2
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Description: Photographs: Gardner Petroleum Co. and H.T. "Ted" GaleyDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Photographs: Oil Wells-"Gushers"Dates: 1901Container: Box 2
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Description: Short Diary by H.T. "Ted" Galey Transcripts, with later notesDates: 1913, 1974Container: Box 3
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Description: Newspaper Clipping Transcript: "John H. Galey" by James A. ClarkDates: January 6, 1957Container: Box 3
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Oil well drilling
- Oil wells
- Petroleum -- Arizona
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Kansas
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Oklahoma
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Pennsylvania
- Petroleum -- Prospecting -- Texas
- Petroleum -- Venezuela
- Petroleum -- West Virginia
- Petroleum workers
Personal Names
- Guffey, James M. (James McClurg), 1839-1930
Corporate Names
- Gulf Oil Corporation
Geographical Names
- Caracas (Venezuela)
- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Business records
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Logs
- Maps
- Photographs
