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Staples, O. C.

Description: Letter to Bill Krohn, July15, 1927. In the letter, oh Frick-Reid Supply co. Letterhead, Mr. Staples give brief biography. At the time of the letter Mr. Staples was sales manager for the machinery department of Frick-Reid, Tulsa Oklahoma. 1 page, typed on letterhead, 1 envelope.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Ardmore Public Library

Loco Gas Field, Stephens & Jefferson Counties, Okla.

Description: Brief history of the field mentioning; first gas well struck in spring of 1913; history of development; location of the field with reference to the Healdton oil field; topography; stratigraphy; interpretation of structure contours; structure; origin of the oil & gas; and analyses of gas from the field. 8 pages, photocopied
Date: 2013
Creator: Wegemann, Carroll H.
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Healdton Discovery Site

Description: Letter to Healdton Chamber of Commerce, March 10, 1973, from Edward Galt. Mr. Galt relates that he is the lone survivor of the group that discovered the Healdton Oil Field. The site (near the center of section 8, twp. 4-s, R. 3-W) was obtained from Frank Wilson of Lacon, illinois, by the partnership of Galt, Roy Johnson, Wirt Franklin and Sam Apple. Drilling was done by J.M. Critchlow and well was spudded in as Red River Oil Co. No. 1. 2 pages, typed, photocopy, 2 copies
Date: unknown
Creator: Galt, Edward
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Where Was First Oil Well?

Description: Column concerning search for location of the first well in the Healdton field drilled Aug. 4, 1913. Disagreement on location is reported along with information from John T.Spears. Visit to suspected site by Spears at the site. Driving of first spike for Ringling Railroad on Aug. 4, 1913 by Jake Hamon & Gov. Lee Cruce included. newspaper article Healdton discovery well...
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
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The Healdton Oil Field, Carter County..

Description: (cont.1) of secs. 8 & 9, geologic history ; information afforded by well logs & methods of field work; interpretation of structure contours; structure; sterogram of the field; occurrence of oil and gas; source of the oil; future development in the Healdton field. 1 photocopy, 17 pages 1 photocopy, 15 pages 1 page, lab analyses to determine refining qualities
Date: unknown
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Our Times

Description: Two colums concerning the orgin origin of the 'Sholem (sp.) Alechem oil field in Southern Oklahoma. Mentioned are facts that the phrase is Jewish for "peace be with you" and that it was thought to be an Indian name. Mr. Lauren Clegg reported that Bill Krohn, of Ardmore, had named the field. newspaper articles, 2 pieces 'Sholom Alechem' Society
Date: 2013
Creator: Mackey, Wayne
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Healdton Herald

Description: Dec.19, 1968. Picture of two mule skinners in the Wirt area c19l6. Original belongs to Fred Barbour and Mrs. F. T. Clough, Wirt. newspaper article
Date: 1968
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Ardmore Has Furnished Many Top Leaders for Oil Industry

Description: Story of people involved in oil production and oil organizations from Ardmore. Mentioned are: Wirt Franklin, Russell Brown, Frank M. Porter, Jake L. Hamon, Edwin B. Cox, C. M. Hapgood, C. M. "Dad"Joiner and John R. Bunn. Drilling of the first well in the "Oklahoma City" field and cementing device patented by Erle Halliburton are also mentioned. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: Johnson, Roy
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The Last Prospectors

Description: by John Merwin, D Magazine, July 1976. Stories of several early oil prospectors in Oklahoma and Texas. Mentioned are: E. H. R. Sabens, Leland Fikes, Will McFadden, Ernest W. Marland, Harry Ratliff, Columbus Marion "Dad" Joiner, Waco Turner, Pete Burton, Jake Hamon,Titanic Thompson and H. L. Hunt. The Carlton and Blackstone Hotels in Tyler are also mentioned. 8 pages, original, published material; gift-Jean Neustadt, 11/16/76
Date: 1976
Creator: Merwin, John
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Ardmore: Oil Keeps It A Vital City

Description: Report on the contributions made to the city of Ardmore by independent petroleum producers and the many benefits that have resulted. History of the Independent Petroleum Association, and the many Ardmore oil men involved, is also seen. Magazine article, 3 pages w/issue cover, 3 copies
Date: 2013
Creator: McGalliard, William A.
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Early History Healdton Field

Description: Pages from Krohn Oil Review, Aug. 11, 1928. History of Healdton oil field and the men involved with discovery. Biographies, with photos, of Wirt Franklin, Ed Galt, J. M. Critchlow, Roy M. Johnson and S. A. Apple included, along with an article, "The Healdton Field", by C. W. Tomlinson.
Date: 1928
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Titusville, Pennsylvania

Description: "Sunrise at Oil Creek" by Edwin A. Roberts, Jr. Article from The National Observer, no date. Story of the discovery of oil, Aug. 27, 1859, in Titusville, by Edwin L. Drake. Driller was a man called "Uncle Billy". Depth of the first well was less than 70 feet. newspaper article
Date: 2013
Creator: Edwin A. Roberts, Jr.
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Main Street Oklahoma and Oil

Description: Booklet published by the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association in 1961. Radio talks given by Ward S. Merrick and twelve other members of the OIPA and included. These talks were broadcast over 25 radio stations in Oklahoma during a 13 week campaign to advise the state of the need to maintain independent control in the oil industry. 19 pages, paper bound, original
Date: unknown
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Death Takes IPAA'S RUSSELL B. BROWN

Description: Story marking the deathof Brown, Jan. 18, 1971. His 30 year career with the Independent Petroleum Assoc. of America is reported along with his work for the industry in Washington, D. C. Wirt Franklin, Harold Fell and C. E. Buchner, all of the IPAA, are mentioned. 2 pages, magazine article, original Brown, Russel Bard
Date: 2013
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The World's Deepest Hole

Description: Story of drilling by Loffland Brothers Co. rig on the Lone Star Producing Co. 's No. 1 Braden Unit near Elk City, Okla. This well reached 30,500 feet and became the deepest in the world. Magazine article, 2 pages, with photos
Date: 2013
Creator: Jones and Alan Petzel, Mike
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Sholom Alechem field is New 'Frat'

Description: c. May 10, 1923. Story of this organization, based in Ardmore, and the rites of initaiton for the society. Men holding offices in the society are named. Their "official" names are taken from parts of a derrick and Drilling machinery. Newspaper article, photocopied, 2 copies
Date: 2013
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Sholom Alechem International-Convention Edition

Description: History of the society, the constitution and creed and advertisements from local businesses are found in this edition. Also photos of oil men: Allen DeMarco, C.W. Tomlinson, R. A. Birk, Wood Dawson, Lawrence Beattie, John B. Ogden, Thomas Norman, Burney Phillips, Jack Riordan, Wallace Kahl, Lloyd Noble, Bill Krohn, Ed Galt, Russ Lathrop, J.W. Saverline, Frank Porter, Knox Garvin, Otto Bradford and C. W. Everett. 15 pages, original & photocopy. gift-Mrs. Ethel, Dawson Kendrick
Date: 1928
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