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Portrait of A.C. Sailstad This is a black and white portrait of A.C. Sailstad, the General Manager of Sales at Standard Oil Company. Unknown November 13, 2018
Polypropene Unit This is a color photograph of the polypropene, "P9 unit," as labeled on the back of the image. Unknown October 25, 2018
Polypropene Unit This is a color photograph of polypropene units, it is labeled on back as the "P9 Units." Unknown October 25, 2018
Plant Manager C.B. Mendeck Behind Desk This is an albumen print, of the plant manager who managed the plant between 1908-1918, C.B. Mendeck. S.A. Beach, the Refinery Superintendent from 1908-1923, is also pictured. Circa 1910s November 13, 2018
Photograph Panorama of Refinery and Town These are black and white images of three photographs taped together to create a panorama of the refinery and town. Circa 1908 October 25, 2018
Peters Train Station in Glen Carbon Peters Train Station before 1913. These buildings were located between the tracks just west of Illinois Route 157. Gottieb Schumachers store is in the background, presently Judy’s Inn Tavern. The building attached is the freight house that is used for unclaimed freight. Before 1913 December 8, 2016
Percy Heuer Oral History Interview In this oral history, Percy Heuer describes his life in Dorsey as a farmer and worker for the Illinois Department of Transportation. He discusses many experiences in Dorsey from the early 20th century to the 1980s. He also discusses some family history. August 23, 1988 April 25, 2017
Paper Print of Power Station Operators at Standard Oil This is a black and white photograph printed on cardstock. The bottom of the image is labeled "Power Station Operators: From left - John Bacheldor, Charles Davidson, Robert Hartman, Tim McCarthy, Art Proctor." Circa 1950 October 24, 2018
Panoramic Photo of the Illinois Glass Company This panoramic photo shows works of the Illinois Glass Company in 1897 August 6, 1897 November 15, 2016
Panel Presenting on Catalytic Cracking Units This is a black and white photograph of six people at a table with a "Fluid Catalytic Cracking" sign behind them. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration for Standard Oil Company, the company conducted several community outreach educational programs and panels in 1957. 1957 October 30, 2018