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1957 White Carbon Paper with Open House Schedule and Description of Events |
This is a piece of white carbon paper that outlines the schedule and descriptions of the events for the 50th Anniversary celebrations for Standard Oil in Wood River, Illinois in 1957. The events are listed at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm on the schedule. |
September 9, 1957 |
November 8, 2018 |
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1957 Standard Oil Civic Leaders Dinner Photo |
This is a photograph of the 50th Anniversary dinner. Civic leaders are participating in a "rate of return" discussion panel. |
September 9, 1957 |
October 25, 2018 |
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1957 Mr. Butterworth's Civic Leader Dinner Remarks |
This is a typed copy of Mr. L.H. Butterworth's remarks at a dinner meeting on September 9th, 1957. The document covers pre-meal remarks, welcome remarks, an introduction of a Mr. H.M. Steininger, an introduction to the panel, and closing remarks for the evening. |
September 9, 1957 |
October 25, 2018 |
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1957 Description of Dinner for Civic Leaders |
This is a typed letter describing the events of the "dinner for civic leaders" which occurred on September 9th, 1957. The document has two pages stapled together. |
September 9, 1957 |
October 25, 2018 |
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Golden Anniversary Stamped Standard Oil Co. Envelope |
This is a Standard Oil Company stationary envelope with an official stamp stating, "Golden Anniversary Gold Crown Wood River Refinery 1907-1957 " and a U.S Postage stamp reading, "Wood River Sept - 4 '57." 1957 was the year of Standard Oil's 50th anniversary in the town of Wood River. |
September 4, 1957 |
October 25, 2018 |
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1957 Letter Announcing 50th Anniversary Plans |
This is an unaddressed letter to Mr. L. H. Butterworth about 50th anniversary plans. This was a celebration of 50 years of the Standard Oil Co. in Wood River, Illinois. |
August 23, 1957 |
October 30, 2018 |
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Letter Announcing 50th Anniversary Plans for Wood River Standard Oil |
This is a letter from Mr. L.H. Butterworth to S.A. Montgomery about the upcoming 50th anniversary plans celebrating 50 years of Standard Oil in Wood River, Illinois. |
August 21, 1957 |
October 30, 2018 |
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1957 Diorama Display Table with Onlookers |
This is a black and white photograph diorama display table with onlookers. A note labeled "Bob Hartman James Delaney" was attached to the image. |
1957 |
November 8, 2018 |
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1957 Women Working Open House Entry Table |
This is a black and white photograph of two women seated at table with papers and oil canister samples with Wood River Standard Oil 50th Anniversary sign. Men are standing behind the two women at right. Postits on front of the image labled "Joy Wolf, Linda Hill, Joyce Helmkamp, Jim Hell, Henry Dryden, George Nauyok." The sign in or attendance sheets at the entrance are also in the Wood River Standard Oil Collection. |
1957 |
November 8, 2018 |
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1957 Standard Oil Open House Tour Group |
This is a black and white group photograph of people on tour inside of a room, this is likely part of the 1957 Standard Oil open house tours of the refinery as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations. |
1957 |
November 8, 2018 |
