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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
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
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
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
1957 Letter from Roxana Womans Club President to Standard Oil This is a letter from Merle Young to L. H. Butterworth about attendance to a September 9th dinner for community involvement sponsored by Standard Oil. The letter was received by Mr. Butterworth September 13th. A stamp on the letter indicates it was sent to employee relations for record-keeping on September 16th. September 11, 1957 October 25, 2018
Letter to Butterworth from Elizabeth Parks Jerues This letter was sent to L. H. Butterworth from Elizabeth Parks Jerues thanking L.H Butterworth for the 50th Anniversary Jubilee celbrations Mr. Butterworth aided in organizing for the Community. Within the letter, Mrs. Parks Jerues, mentions her father, Richard Parks, was one of the founding employees of the Wood River Refinery. She also mentions her association with the Wood River Women's Club and expresses gratitude for her invitation to the 50th anniversary celebrations of Standard Oil Company in Wood River. The letter is dated received by Mr. Butteerworth, September 13, 1957. September 12, 1957 October 25, 2018
1957 Catalyst Magic Photograph This is an 8" by 10" black and white photograph of Dr. Llewellyn performing a "Catalyst Magic" show for the Standard Oil 50th Anniversary celebration. September 13, 1957 October 30, 2018
1957 "Catalyst Magic" Photograph from the Golden Jubilee of the Standard Oil Refinery This is an 8" by 10" black and white photograph of Dr. Llewellyn performing his "Catalyst Magic" show for the Standard Oil 50th Anniversary Celebration in 1957. September 13, 1957 October 30, 2018
1957 Alton Box Board Company Letter This is a letter addressed to L. H. Butterworth from Robert Maucker, discussing attendance to a September 9th dinner, sponsored by Standard Oil, which showcased the work Standard Oil and students were doing in the schools. September 20, 1957 October 25, 2018
1958 Standard Oil Employees Playing Baseball This is a black and white photograph of employees playing baseball. Geo Nauyak is shown batting in the picture. The photograph was taken in 1958. 1958 November 13, 2018