Wood River Museum Standard Oil Collection (199 total)

This collection of photographs and documents related to the history of the Standard Oil refinery were loaned to us by the Wood River Museum to be digitized.

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	1963 Memorial Service for John F. Kennedy	This is a black and white photograph of a memorial service for John F. Kennedy on November 25, 1963.	November 25, 1963	November 13, 2018
	1963 Kennedy Memorial Service Photograph	This is a black and white photograph of men standing saluting in military uniform at a memorial service for John F. Kennedy held on November 25, 1963.	November 25, 1963	November 13, 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
	1958 Team Photograph of Mechanical Tigers	This is a black and white photograph of the Mechanical Tigers baseball team after a game on September 20, 1958.	September 20, 1958	November 13, 2018
	1958 CAT Cracker at Night	This is a black and white photograph of the CAT cracker lit at night.	1958	November 13, 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
	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
	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 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
	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