Roberts, Summerfield G., (Summerfield Griffith), 1891-1970
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Summerfield G. Roberts, resident of Terrell and Dallas, Texas, was an independent oilman, businessman, fifth-generation Texan, naval officer (1917-1919), alumnus of the University of Texas and Harvard University, and philanthropist.
He was president of Strebor Oil Co. (1934-1969), Hanover Oil Corp. (1932-1969), Caribou Oil Co., and Pyramid Oil Co.; vice-president of Dalclark Oil Corp.; and stockholder in other oil ventures; member and officer of many civic, philanthropic, and patriotic organizations. His estate endowed Summerfield G. Roberts Foundation and Summerlee Foundation to support Texas history, animal rights, and Indian schools.
From the description of Roberts, Summerfield G. and Annie Lee Warren, papers, 1724-1991. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 27438834
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Subjects:
- Boats and boating
- Cotton trade
- History in art
- Oil and gas leases
- Oil fields
- Real estate development
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- Terrell (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Dallas (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Texas, North (as recorded)
- Texas, East (as recorded)
- San Augustine (Tex.) (as recorded)
- Texas--Dallas (as recorded)
- Texas (as recorded)
