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Moutray Oil Company Truck

Description: Copy negative of a Moutray Oil Company truck parked on the street in front of a Moutray Oil Company storefront. The Moutray logo is printed on the passenger side door of the truck along with the words "P.R. Gerlack, Distributor" and "Bradshaw, Texas." A patterned border surrounds the photograph.
Date: 1930~
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Note with Oil Prices]

Description: Handwritten note on a printed sheet with oil prices sent to Sweetwater, Texas. The written note says "Cal-Tex Ref Co., Colorado (City), Texas," and "[sic] Anderson-Prichard Oil Corp, Gen Offices - Okla City, Okla."
Date: May 1, 1942
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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Interview with Stephen Wells, 1985

Description: A videorecording of an interview with Stephen Wells, President of Welenco, an oil production company, in which Wells discusses his career in the oil industry. The interview was conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University in 1985.
Date: 1985
Duration: 30 minutes 28 seconds
Creator: Wells, Stephen & McCaleb, Gary
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Camp - September 10, 1938]

Description: A letter written to Mr. John Camp, The Ohio Oil Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Camp and expresses his appreciation for the "spirit" of the letter. He writes, "I am checking out today and will begin Monday morning with my own business, wholesale paper."
Date: September 10, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to L. C. Harris - April 2, 1952]

Description: A letter written to Mr. L. C. Harris, Chairman, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman dated April 2, 1952. The letter contains a confirmation by Carswell of a telephone conversation with Harris verifying Subject as a driller at Gilchrist Drilling Co. citing his work as satisfactory.
Date: April 2, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jas. H. Robertson to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Taylor County Draft Board, Abilene, Texas, from Jas. H. Robertson, Continental Oil Company, Aspermont, Texas, dated February 16, 1942. Robertson requests a personal favor from Carswell to help place Miss Mildred Herring into a job in Abilene noting she was offered a job in Washington but that it is necessary she stay in Abilene. The reverse side of page 2 of this letter includes a handwritten name and address for James Claude Reid, 897 Cedar, Abilene.
Date: February 16, 1942
Creator: Robertson, Jas. H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. P. Ikenberry to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from W. P. Ikenberry, Executive Vice-President, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated September 30, 1970. Ikenberry expresses his pleasure of past aquaintance with Mrs. Carswell and Peggy and the feeling that he knew Carswell because of the number of times Mrs. Whiting spoke of him. He advises that he enclosed a certified copy of a resolution in respect to the memory of their late president, Mrs. Milton B. Whiting.
Date: September 30, 1970
Creator: Ikenberry, W. P.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Peggy Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter written to Dad [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Carswell], dated Monday, April. Peggy advises that, Drilexco, the company she works for in Dallas, is moving to Abilene and requests Carswell's advice on decisions she must make regarding whether to move to Abilene in order to keep the great job or to find another job in order to stay in Dallas.
Date: 1952~
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1948]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated August 12, 1948. Whiting advises that he should have a car this week and will have it ready for Peggy and mother to take back. They look forward to seeing Peggy and Byrdie and wish that Carswell could come with them. Postscript by Whiting advises that he sent to Mr. Price the notice concerning Earlie's estate.
Date: August 12, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 15, 1948. Whiting advises of the enclosed copy of an invoice for the car which totals $1,558.71. He advises that the car has 400 miles on it and that he will break it in more to suit Carswell but assures that it will be in great condition after Carswell drives it home. Enclosure included an inoice addressed to Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia fro… more
Date: November 15, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1948]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 16, 1948. Whiting apologizes for not sending yesterday's letter by air mail but that he needed to note, also, that they will be away November 24th-November 26th and to let him know when he will be there to pick up the car.
Date: November 16, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1948]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton [Milton Whiting], Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 27, 1948. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check noting that he will have approximately 1000 miles on the car to have it broken in and explains regarding the care of the car. He requests that when Carswell comes for the car that he be given "a day or two's notice" so he will not be "out of place".
Date: November 27, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1949]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated February 16, 1949. Whiting advises that he has enclosed the invoice for the tires and tubes assuring of their quality, that he filled in Carswell's check for $66.20, gives a guarantee on material and workmanship and comments on the spring-like weather hoping they will have no winter.
Date: February 16, 1949
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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Interview with T. Boone Pickens, 1984

Description: Interview with T. Boone Pickens, President of Mesa Petroleum. In the interview, Pickens discusses the recent media attention for his company and the oil industry in general.
Date: 1984
Duration: 29 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: Pickens, T. Boone & McCaleb, Gary
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Interview with Ted and Hedy Orden, January 25, 1989

Description: Interview with Ted and Hedy Orden from Romania. In the interview, they discuss their background in Romania during World War II, including being put into a labor camp, immigrating to America, and finally founding Thrifty Oil Company.
Date: January 25, 1989
Duration: 29 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Orden, Ted; Orden, Hedy & McCaleb, Gary
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendants' Fourth Amended Original Answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Original Petition]

Description: Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., discussing the complaints brought by A. D. Fulton and countering his claims of damage to his property by the Gulf Pipe Line Company and the Gulf Production Company. There are several notes written on the back of the last page. This document is unsigned.
Date: September 1931
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Petition of Perry Sayles Against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company]

Description: Petition of Perry Sayles against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company in the Justice Court of Precinct. No. 1 in Eastland County, Texas. The petition details Sayles' complaint against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company, stating that the company has not provided Sayles' with appropriate compensation for his 3/512 interest in the oil, gas, and minerals in, under, and upon a tract of land in Eastland County, Texas.
Date: 1934~
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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