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1999 Original Print of the Wood River Refinery, Given to JoAnn Laird Upon Her Retirement | This limited edition print of the Wood River Refinery was drawn by St. Louis artist John Pils in 1999. The Shell refinery gave the print to JoAnn Laird upon her retirement from the refinery in 2000. This print is 262 of the 2000 total prints created. This print was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Gavin Witsken. |
1999 | May 21, 2019 | |
50th Anniversary Letterhead Paper | This is an unused sheet of blue paper advertising the Golden Anniversary of the Standard Oil Company in the letterhead. The page also includes an image of Lewis and Clark in yellow ink at the bottom. | 1957 | October 25, 2018 | |
A Trip Through Wood River Refinery Pamphlet | This pamphlet was produced by the Standard Oil Company at Wood River and was used as a resource during tours through the refinery. This pamphlet includes many pictures of equipment in the refinery, a flow chart, and a map. The pamphlet also explains the significance of the different units and goes through the refining process. | April 1954 | November 15, 2018 | |
Administration and Engineering Group Photograph | This is a black and white photograph of the administration and engineering employees of the Standard Oil Refinery. | Unknown | November 13, 2018 | |
Ambulance Car Accident | This is a black and white image of two cars, an ambulance and a car, following an accident. On the back is written, "1921 Ambulance Wrecked in 1923 remember when p2." | 1923 | October 25, 2018 | |
American Travelers Guide to Negro Monuments | This pamphlet was produced by the American Oil Company as a traveler's guide. The guide directs travelers to "negro monuments" in several U.S. states and includes several maps. | 1963 | November 15, 2018 | |
Amoco FIre Department Photograph | This is a color photograph of the Amoco Fire Trucks and Fire Department vehicles. On back is written, "Amoco Fire dept 1990s." | Circa 1990 | October 25, 2018 | |
Annuitants Opening Ceremony | This is a black and white photo showing master of ceremonies, Sam Williams, speaking under a pavilion. Sam Williams served as the president of the Wood River Annuity Club. | Unknown | November 15, 2018 | |
April 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery" | This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial. | April 2017 | May 3, 2017 | |
August 2017 Issue of "100 Years at the Wood River Refinery" | This newsletter, originally distributed by email, is part of a series of newsletters released by the Wood River Refinery History Museum on the refinery's centennial. | August 2017 | November 14, 2017 |